Rice becomes weaker when compressed quickly, while staying stronger under slow pressure—a discovery enabling scientists to ...

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU Dresden are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like collective of robots with behaviors inspired by biology. Of ...

The researchers turned to hydrogels, which are water-rich, jelly-like polymers that respond to temperature and chemicals. But instead of layering different materials or embedding electronics, they ...

Smart materials are characterized by the capability to change properties in response to environmental changes or external stimuli. They can be tailored to have controlled interactions with biological ...

The field of regenerative medicine is entering an era of unprecedented convergence, bringing together intelligent biomaterials, biomedical hydrogels, and ...

This octopus-inspired smart skin can change shape and reveal hidden secrets on command.

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Bacterial cellulose (BC) has emerged as a promising biopolymer across diverse sectors, ranging from biomedicine, food packaging, electronics, and textiles, ...

Researchers are blurring the lines between robotics and materials, with a proof-of-concept material-like collective of robots with behaviors inspired by biology. Researchers at UC Santa Barbara and TU ...