Inspired by the humble deep-sea sponge, RMIT University engineers have developed a new material with remarkable compressive ...

Examples of bioinspired materials are light ... Neural technologies are adopting bio-inspired designs to enhance biointegration and functionality. This review maps the growing field of bio ...

Researchers have created a unique hydrogel that’s both tough and self-healing, thanks to nanosheet-enhanced polymer ...

Soft robots stand out in SAR operations due to their unparalleled adaptability and safety. Unlike traditional robots, which ...

The field of paleo-inspired robotics is opening up a new way to turn back time and studying prehistoric animals.

We all encounter gels in daily life—from the soft, sticky substances you put in your hair to the jelly-like components in ...

Learn more about the self-healing hydrogel that could help improve biomedical tools.

Researchers have discovered a hidden network of microscopic canals inside of pterosaur wing bones that may inspire new ...

However, human skin has unique properties that are difficult to replicate—it combines both strength and flexibility while ...

We all encounter gels in daily life – from the soft, sticky substances you put in your hair, to the jelly-like components in ...

The hydrogel has a unique structure, making it the first to combine strength and flexibility with self-healing capabilities.

Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate high stiffness or natural skin’s self-healing properties, but not ...