Learning from experience was believed to be restricted to more advanced creatures, but in a first, Caribbean jellyfish were shown to learn from past mistakes.
4D printing “living” structures inspired by immortal jellyfish
4D printing produces a living polymer network that can be printed into 3D shapes and then broken down into its monomer units for reuse.
Bionic jellyfish to explore our oceans
Researchers at Caltech and Stanford use microelectronics to enhance jellyfish swimming.
Healing Wounds with Jellyfish
Replacing potentially dangerous bovine based wound dressings.
Finding a Use for Jellyfish
Biodegradable plastic made from Jellyfish.
Gold nanoparticles help hydras regrow their heads
Gold nanoparticles and near-infrared light speed up regeneration and reproduction in hydras, providing insights for regenerative medicine.
Unlocking the mysteries of the sea: A conversation with biochemist Andrea Bodnar
Andrea Bodnar, a biochemist by training, is leading researchers who strive to unlock the mysteries of marine life, promote sustainability, and inspire the next generation of scientists.
Gentle robots made from brown seaweed to explore fragile marine environments
Biodegradable soft robots made from brown seaweed and hydrogels enable the exploration of fragile environments with minimal environmental impact.
Decisive push brings the first artificial intestine closer
Engineered tissue mimics the contractions of the small intestine to break down artificial materials simulating partially digested food.
Rice-sized robots maneuvered with magnetic fields
Researchers create swimming, moving, gripping miniature robots.