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Asynchronous insect flight inspires artificial flyers
An asynchronous and self-adaptive flyer can adjust the frequency and amplitude of its wings under specific external disturbances.
Taking the sting out of dental procedures with microneedles
A charged microneedle patch for pain-free delivery of anesthetics could replace anxiety-inducing needles in dental work.
Keeping it random
Using atomically-thin 2D films, researchers have developed a nano-scale random number generator with enhanced long-term stability and reduced power consumption.
Protective powers of small beetles
Exoskeletons of tree-dwelling and terrestrial beetles differ in their structural-mechanical properties and have inspired the design of new composite materials used for bioengineering.
Scientists make ink for 3D printing from pollen
A pollen-based ink opens doors for advancements in 3D bioprinting.
A robot in chameleon skin uses nature’s active camouflage
Using advanced sensors and a thermally responsive skin, a new robotic chameleon demonstrates mastery over color.
Finding new “needles” in a materials haystack using machine learning
A new machine learning algorithm called “Active Learning” could help identify the best materials for any desired application.
Ring origami offers new strategy for “extreme” packaging
An origami-based design enables self-guided folding and deployment of pop-up structures for various biomedical, robotic, and aerospace applications.
The future of athletics? Smart ping pong paddles.
Ping pong is one of the Olympics’ most gripping sports, and researchers in China are trying to make ping pong paddles smart.
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