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 ...
Researchers unveil octopus-inspired smart skin that hides images, changes shape, and encodes data via 4D printing.
This octopus-inspired smart skin can change shape and reveal hidden secrets on command.
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Octopus-inspired 'smart skin' uses 4D printing to morph on cue
Despite the prevalence of synthetic materials across different industries and scientific fields, most are developed to serve a limited set of functions. To address this inflexibility, researchers at ...
Octopus!is a two-part docuseries, directed by Niharika Desai and narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (who is also an executive producer), that takes a look at how octopuses (octopi?) live, reproduce and ...
New fabrication method produces hydrogel-based smart synthetic skin with adjustable optical, mechanical, and surface properties. Encoded patterns allow the material to respond differently to heat, ...
Despite the prevalence of synthetic materials across different industries and scientific fields, most are developed to serve a limited set of functions. To address this inflexibility, researchers at P ...
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