Technique reveals deeper insights into the makeup of nacre, a natural material
Discovery could lead to new designs for improved and more sustainable materials inspired by nature.
Oct. 30, 2020 • ~5 min
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How to get conductive gels to stick when wet
A new way of making polymers adhere to surfaces may enable better biomedical sensors and implants.
March 20, 2020 • ~6 min
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Widening metal tolerance for hydrogels
MIT graduate student Seth Cazzell shows controlling pH enables reversible hydrogel formation in wider range of metal concentrations.
Dec. 23, 2019 • ~4 min
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Flexible yet sturdy robot is designed to “grow” like a plant
Its extendable appendage can meander through tight spaces and then lift heavy loads.
Nov. 7, 2019 • ~6 min
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Double-sided tape for tissues could replace surgical sutures
New adhesive that binds wet surfaces within seconds could be used to heal wounds or implant medical devices.
Oct. 30, 2019 • ~7 min
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Ultra-soft underwater grippers reach next level of perfection
To study jellyfish and other fragile marine life without damaging them, researchers developed ultra-soft underwater grippers that catch and release jellyfish without harm.
Aug. 28, 2019 • ~8 min
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“Nanofiber yarn” makes for stretchy, protective artificial tissue
Twisted fibers coated with living cells could assist healing of injured muscles and tendons.
April 23, 2019 • ~6 min
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Working out makes hydrogels perform more like muscle
Mechanical “training” produces strong, fatigue-resistant, yet soft hydrogels with possible uses in medicine.
April 22, 2019 • ~6 min
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Spider silk could be used as robotic muscle
Unusual property of the ultrastrong material could be harnessed for twisting or pulling motions.
March 1, 2019 • ~8 min
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Engineers identify key to albatross’ marathon flight | MIT News
Flying in shallow arcs helps birds stay aloft with less effort.
Oct. 10, 2017 • ~8 min
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