Researchers at Rice University created a soft but sturdy material that can transform in the blink of an eye when exposed to a basic handheld magnet—and then stabilize with no batteries or electricity.
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Magnet-controlled soft metamaterial shifts shape, locks form for safer medical devices
Researchers at Rice University have developed a soft metamaterial that can quickly change size and shape under remote control. The team says the invention could open the door to safer, more versatile ...
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Shape-shifting material could transform future of implantable and ingestible medical devices
Researchers led by Rice University's Yong Lin Kong have developed a soft but strong metamaterial that can be controlled remotely to rapidly transform its size and shape.
A new kind of artificial protein-like molecule created at Ohio State University could one day lead to new drugs, new medical treatments -- and even faster computer chips. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new kind ...
This disclosure relates to an intelligent surface structure, electronic devices, seat controllers, window controllers, and vehicles. The intelligent surface structure includes a decorative layer (2), ...
Spintronics devices will be key to realizing faster and more energy-efficient computers. To give us a better understanding of ...
They named an entire region in California in its honor, as silicon is indeed one of the most valuable chemical elements of our times. We use it for transistors, computer chips, solar cells, engine ...
A team developed a new method for synthesizing a novel crystalline form of silicon with a hexagonal structure that could potentially be used to create next-generation electronic and energy devices ...
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