Read article: Mussels mix proteins and metals to create sticky threads
Mussels mix proteins and metals to create sticky threads
Mimicking mollusc’s microfluidics could create new adhesives
Read article: Mussels mix proteins and metals to create sticky threads
Read article: Wood-based coatings offer green soundproofing
Wood-based coatings offer green soundproofing
Multi-scale irregularity means fibre-based panels attenuate sounds
Read article: Fungus turns wood piezoelectric, allowing it to power LEDs
Fungus turns wood piezoelectric, allowing it to power LEDs
Decayed wood could be used in underfloor security systems
Read article: DNA’s remarkable physical properties
DNA’s remarkable physical properties
Discover why DNA is an advanced polymer with soap-like properties
Read article: Make or break: building soft materials with DNA
Make or break: building soft materials with DNA
Davide Michieletto explains how DNA can be harnessed to create a new generation of “topologically active” materials
Read article: Uncrushable beetle reveals its strengths to scientists
Uncrushable beetle reveals its strengths to scientists
Sutures inspired by the diabolical ironclad beetle used to make aircraft parts
Read article: Conductive hydrogel could repair damaged peripheral nerves
Conductive hydrogel could repair damaged peripheral nerves
A stretchable and conductive hydrogel could be used to treat serious injuries to peripheral nerves
Read article: Martian buildings could be made of chitin-based material
Martian buildings could be made of chitin-based material
Biological polymer could be farmed on the Red Planet
Read article: Silk hard drive stores optical data
Silk hard drive stores optical data
Device manufactured using near-field nanolithography is the first functional hard drive made from silk proteins
Read article: X-rays unearth novel nanofeatures in bone
X-rays unearth novel nanofeatures in bone
New technique advances our understanding of bone nanostructure and how it relates to bone mechanics and bone disease
