Read article: Solar-powered water purifier is inspired by pufferfish
Solar-powered water purifier is inspired by pufferfish
Passive device could deliver clean water to communities worldwide
Read article: Solar-powered water purifier is inspired by pufferfish
Read article: Improved hydrogel could make artificial tendons
Improved hydrogel could make artificial tendons
A new way to make synthetic biomaterials that are as tough, strong and stretchy as biological tissue
Read article: Polymer gels snap and jump on their own
Polymer gels snap and jump on their own
Shell-shaped structures use a pressure-based mechanism to climb ladders and slopes without motors or batteries
Read article: Contact-free 3D display responds to tiny changes in ambient humidity
Contact-free 3D display responds to tiny changes in ambient humidity
New device uses structural colours rather than chemical pigments and might find use in wearable electronics and electronic skins
Read article: Colour-changing probe maps stresses in soft materials
Colour-changing probe maps stresses in soft materials
New device builds up a quantitative picture of internal forces in a structure
Read article: Tipsy sludge worms simulate active polymers
Tipsy sludge worms simulate active polymers
Worms’ viscosity is controlled using temperature and alcohol
Read article: Capsule-deformation model predicts whether a water balloon will burst
Capsule-deformation model predicts whether a water balloon will burst
New findings could have practical implications in areas such as fire-fighting and riot control
Read article: Light activation offers non-invasive removal of medical implants
Light activation offers non-invasive removal of medical implants
Devices incorporating a light-sensitive hydrogel break down inside the body when exposed to light from an ingestible LED capsule
Read article: Making plastics less flammable
Making plastics less flammable
A polystyrene that incorporates ultrafine particles of iron in a mesoporous silica matrix is less likely to ignite and produces less smoke when heated
Read article: Catalytic technique ‘upcycles’ single-use plastic
Catalytic technique ‘upcycles’ single-use plastic
New method could turn waste products into oils, lubricants and waxes found in everyday detergents and cosmetics
