These hair-like structures with applications in robotics are now reprogrammable, negating the need to replace them after one use.
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A brain–computer interface could slow cognitive decline
This new brain–computer interface detects weakened brain signals and boosts them to healthy levels, potentially reversing cognitive aging in the brain.
Could AI be the reason we haven’t encountered alien civilizations?
A sensational paper argues that AI could be responsible for the scarcity of advanced technological civilizations in the Universe.
Michael Dickey, our guide through the surprising world of liquid metals
The chemical and biomolecular engineer delves into the versatile applications, surprising properties, and future possibilities of liquid metals.
Scientists harness DNA nanomotors to build better viral tests
Scientists achieve threefold speed boost for DNA nanomotors and applied them to breakthrough virus detection for SARS-CoV-2 and RSV tests.
Tackling e-waste by making electronics compostable and recyclable
Researchers are tackling the growing problem of electronic waste by designing wearable electronics from sustainable and recyclable materials.
Liquid metal adhesive holds fast for durable, flexible electronics
E-CASE liquid metal adhesive enables flexible connections to make better, tougher flexible electronics for wearables and robotics.
Liquid metal memory
Turns out, liquid metals offer an unconventional approach to creating fully flexible memory storage devices inspired by the brain.
Living biobots come together to repair torn tissue
Microscopic robots made out of a patient’s own cells may be able to work inside the body to repair damage, scope out signs of disease, or fight off infections.
An artificial nose that sniffs like a wine taster
Precisely copying the capabilities of a biological nose with an artificial one is a lofty but potentially world-changing goal.
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