Researchers at Caltech and Stanford use microelectronics to enhance jellyfish swimming.
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Chameleon metals change their surface structure in response to heat
Researchers develop chameleon metals that change their properties when heated to different temperatures.
The world’s fastest high-precision 3D printer
KIT Scientists develop a new 3D-printing system for building submicron structures in record time.
Faster, more efficient memory cells at super cold temperatures
Scientists developed cryogenic memory cells that could be orders of magnitude faster than existing memories while consuming very little power.
Machine learning scopes out previously “invisible” microplastics
A new approach combines 3D coherent imaging with machine learning to detect microscale microplastics in filtered water samples.
Tessellations emerge in templated layered materials
Researchers use ordered templates to impart unprecedented tessellating patterns in composites made from inorganic materials.
Rinse, sense, adjust, repeat: Smart, resource-efficient washing machines
Researchers develop a biomimetic flow channel module that facilitates continuous process water analysis in washing machines.
Resolving the wiring issues in printed electronics
What does cooking in your kitchen have in common with printed electronics? More than one would think! Sintering is a widely used technique for bonding particles into coherent structures, imparting increased strength and integrity. Due to its low cost, and reliability,...
Designing auxetics with artificial intelligence: Identifying next-generation metamaterial designs
Researchers from UC Berkeley are utilizing deep learning to bypass iterative finite element calculations. Their deep learning model is trained using finite element simulation data to predict the deformation behavior of favorable designs.
Actuating soft robots: Agile and forceful
Researchers develop dual-responsive muscle-like soft actuators with both dexterity and high mechanical strength.
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