Mapping the Future of Technology with Next-Generation Materialsby Ajay P. ManuelNext-generation materials set the stage for a future of innovation using high-performance structural composite materials with enhanced capabilities and applications
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NewsEngineers Find a Way to Protect Microbes from Extreme Conditionsby Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNew method helps microbes withstand industrial processing, aiding the use of microorganisms in medicine and agriculture
NewsBinding Skin Tissue to Humanoid Robotsby University of TokyoThis specially engineered tissue may allow increased mobility and self-healing properties
NewsSea Slugs Inspire Highly Stretchable Biomedical Sensorby University of Southern CaliforniaStretchable, customizable microneedles have applications in neuroscience, tissue engineering, wearable bioelectronics
NewsImaging Technique Shows New Details of Peptide Structuresby Washington University in St. LouisNew technique gives scientists a closer look at fibril assemblies associated with Alzheimer’s disease
NewsFlexible Microdisplay Monitors Brain Activity in Real-Time during Brain Surgeryby University of California - San DiegoThe device represents a huge leap ahead to visualize brain activity to guide neurosurgeons
NewsThis Alloy Is Kinkyby Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryRemarkable metal alloy won’t crack at extreme temperatures due to kinking, or bending, of crystals at the atomic level
NewsEnergy Scientists Unravel the Mystery of Gold’s Glowby Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneDiscovery of effects behind photoluminescence in thin gold films could drive development of solar fuels and batteries
NewsOctopus Inspires New Suction Mechanism for Robotsby University of BristolResearchers apply the adaptive suction of octopus suckers to develop better artificial gripping abilities
NewsNew Plastic Coating Discovery Gives Greater Functionality to 3D Printingby University of NottinghamThe anti-mold and anti-fungal coating can easily be incorporated into current commercial 3D printing processes