Swarms of iron-clad algae have been built to sweep through bodies of water to collect elusive bits of micro- and nanoplastics.
Advanced Functional Materials
Self-powered nanosensor to transform vehicle safety
Drawing power from the electrical fields of nearby objects, this nanosensor enhances vehicle safety and slashes energy consumption.
3D printing mimics human tissue for breakthrough discoveries
Scientists employ cutting-edge 3D printing to recreate human-like tissue, promising a breakthrough in cellular research and potential insights into aging and disease.
A new soft sensor gives robots the power to see, feel, and make decisions
Groundbreaking soft sensors enable robots to both see and feel, paving the way for robots that can autonomously interact with and understand their environment.
Gentle robots made from brown seaweed to explore fragile marine environments
Biodegradable soft robots made from brown seaweed and hydrogels enable the exploration of fragile environments with minimal environmental impact.
Powering wearable health monitoring devices without batteries
A battery-free wearable device wirelessly monitors health using body heat for continuous power.
Detecting fires with the Internet of Things
A new fire-warning technology integrated into children’s clothing can be linked up to a mobile device for early detection and proactive safety measures.
Violets help scientists build a 4D-printed catapult
Taking inspiration from nature, scientists create a two-component catapult that overcomes limitations in 4D printing.
Treating inflammatory diseases with oxygen-scavenging catalysts
Catalysts that mimic antioxidase enzymes show promise in treating inflammatory diseases, such as gum disease, lupus, or cancer.
3D cell spheroid promotes spinal cord repair in mice
Stem-cell laden nanostructures prevented cell death while promoting growth and differentiation to help repair the spine following injury.
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