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Polymers Nov 18, 2024

Addressing key challenges of photoresponsive, visible light 3D printing

Vat photopolymerization, a light-based 3D printing technique, conventionally relies on UV light to rapidly transform liquid resins into intricate solid objects. However, the use of visible light as an alternative approach ...

Biochemistry Nov 14, 2024

Chemists develop dissipative droplet system capable of chemotactic movement

Dissipative chemical processes, due to their potential for far-from-equilibrium properties and functions, have attracted significant attention in the development of lifelike materials and systems. These processes transform ...

Ecology Nov 14, 2024

World-first robotic hand to help cultivate baby corals for reef restoration

A world-first soft robotic hand, developed by researchers at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, could revolutionize the delicate, labor-intensive process of cultivating baby corals in laboratories, offering a groundbreaking ...

Nanomaterials Nov 11, 2024

One-step, high-speed, thermal-electric aerosol printing of piezoelectric bio-organic films

Amidst the ongoing surge in demand for bio-MEMS, wearable/implantable electronics and bio-tissue therapeutics, the pursuit of piezoelectric biomaterials has become a priority, thanks to their remarkable electromechanical ...

Biotechnology Nov 5, 2024

Reconstructing plesiosaur swimming styles with a bio-inspired control system

A research group may have unraveled the mystery behind the locomotion of the ancient marine reptile, the plesiosaur, by recreating a bio-inspired control system that accounts for motion adjustment.

Planetary Sciences Oct 29, 2024

NASA's Perseverance rover looks back while climbing slippery slope

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is negotiating a steeply sloping route up Jezero Crater's western wall with the aim of cresting the rim in early December. During the climb, the rover snapped not only a sweeping view of Jezero ...

Materials Science Oct 28, 2024

New solvent-free 3D printing material could enable biodegradable implants

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized many industries and holds the promise to affect many more in the not too distant future. While people are most familiar with the 3D printers that function much like inkjet printers, ...

Economics & Business Oct 24, 2024

Are managers at risk in an AI-driven future?

Business leaders are increasingly worried about AI's disruptive effects on the future of work. Many workers fear job losses, but their anxiety also stems from the idea of AI making decisions about their work. Should we worry ...

Biotechnology Oct 17, 2024

Biofabrication should be sustainable: Researcher calls for a rethink in current practices

Miriam Filippi, a researcher in the field of soft robotics working on developing bioinspired artificial muscle tissues, believes we can make human activities more ecologically sound by harnessing the power of living cells ...

Materials Science Oct 9, 2024

Octopus-inspired adhesive works well in wet conditions

In research published in Advanced Science, investigators drew inspiration from the octopus to develop an adhesive that achieves strong attachment and controlled release on varied substrates in wet and underwater environments. ...

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