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Liquid crystal polymer networks enable light-controlled transfer, sensing and reactions of chemical messengers between layers of robotic skin, showcasing new possibilities for adaptive responses and multi-agent coordination.
Jan 24th, 2024
Novel electrostatic 'taxel' actuators that zip closed provide the force and displacement to dynamically create pressable buttons on touchscreens and other surfaces, restoring realistic tactile feedback.
Dec 18th, 2023
New microscopy techniques now enable direct imaging of atomic defects' electric field polarization, unlocking understanding of defect tuning mechanisms for enhanced electrocatalysis and beyond.
Dec 17th, 2023
Researchers demonstrate a technique to harness electrochemical energy released when the oxide layer on liquid metals reforms after being ruptured. This approach enables new kinds of soft, stretchable batteries and self-powered devices.
Nov 6th, 2023
Researchers create thermochromic fluorescent materials with unprecedented sensitivity to heat, allowing multi-level encryption of hidden information that is revealed at precise temperatures.
Sep 26th, 2023
Researchers have unveiled groundbreaking ultralight super-insulating ceramic fibre materials to feed the urgent industrial need for advanced insulation in harsh environments, which marks a significant step toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Sep 22nd, 2023
Researchers have created the first-ever 16x16 array of ionic transistors that operate in an aqueous electrolytic solution. This demonstrates the potential of aqueous ionics to enable new low-power, bio-inspired computing modalities.
Sep 15th, 2023
Researchers have developed efficient terahertz radiation sources by exploiting the innate layered anisotropy of conductive metal oxides, enabling new capabilities for integrated terahertz technologies.
Sep 13th, 2023