Carnivorous plant inspires shape-shifting patch to heal diabetic wounds faster
Microneedles covering the patch adapt their shape to the wound as it heals. For people living with diabetes,…
China’s ‘electric eel’ sensor allows robots to feel an object without touching it
Electric eels hunt in pitch-black, murky waters by generating electric fields around their bodies. Now, Chinese scientists have…
China team cuts 3D optical chip production time from hours to seconds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving unprecedented demand for computing, placing photonic chips at the centre of the race…
Heat-pressed silk material beats wood, nears Kevlar strength
Researchers from Tufts University, Imperial College London, and the University of Michigan have developed a new way to…
The Tech That Could Turn Plastic Waste Into a Trillion Dollar Opportunity
Plastic is cheap, but it’s an ecological, environmental, and human health disaster that actually costs Americans over $1…
3D printing is now possible inside living cells
A tiny elephant and barcode tags are among the first items ever printed within a living cell. For…
Revolutionary ‘Breathing’ Crystal Could Transform the Clean Energy Industry
A new man-made crystal that can “breathe” oxygen may be a game changer for energy efficiency and the…