It’s a combo of unique volcanic aggregate and unusual chemical interactions over millennia
Scientists draw inspiration from catchweed to create biodegradable Velcro
Artificial micro-hook structure enables the creation of microdevices for monitoring plants.
New iodine-based plasma thruster tested in orbit
Iodine eliminates needing a propellant tank, since it can be stored as a solid.
Luxo, Jr. and Mystique inspire novel approaches to shapeshifting materials
Two new papers highlight promising methods for making shapeshifting structures.
Self-healing quasicrystals may resurrect hopes of practical applications
Unusual property reduces the defects that have hindered commercialization to date.
Scientists are still learning cool new things about gooey hagfish slime
Larger hagfish produce larger, stronger thread cells to better ward off predators.
Liquid metal encased in hydrogel makes a promising energy-harvesting device
Any mechanical motion deforms the device, such as squishing, stretching, twisting.
Our flexible processors can now use bendable RAM
Flexible materials trap heat in the devices, making bit-flipping more efficient.