TECHNOLOGY
When Muscles Meet Machines
A team of researchers in Japan has grown sheets of muscle on hydrogels and anchored them onto a robotic frame to create a biohybrid robot.
Artificial Nerves Move Biological Muscle
Scientists have successfully created artificial nerves that can sense pressure and move muscles.
Stretchable 3D Printing In High Resolution
Researchers have developed hydrogels that can be 3D printed in high resolution and stretched by up to 1,300 percent.
Overlooked Compound Proves Useful For Photocatalysis
Oxyfluorides, once avoided due to the strong electronegativity of fluorine, have now been found to perform photocatalytic reactions in an exceptional case.
Wearable OLED Patch Helps Heal Wounds
By mounting flexible OLEDs, batteries and anti-superheating devices on a thin film, scientists have developed a wearable patch that can facilitate wound healing.
Turning Food Scraps Into Electricity (VIDEO)
Scientists have invented a self-sustaining system that uses microbes to digest food waste, producing electricity, heat and fertilizers in the process.
Capillary Forces Enhance Lithium Sulfur Batteries
A team of researchers in South Korea has found that capillary forces in carbon nanofibers help prevent electrode degradation in lithium sulfur batteries.
Windows That Can Halve Noise Pollution
Scientists in Singapore have created a noise-canceling device that halves noise pollution even when the windows are left wide open.
This Smart Chip Needs No Batteries
Engineers in Singapore have invented a smart microchip that can self-start and maintain operations when its battery runs out.
