3D-printed ‘living ink’ is full of microbes and can release drugs
A living ink made entirely from bacterial cells can be 3D-printed to make structures that release anti-cancer drugs or mop up toxins from the environment […]
Self-healing plastic repairs itself in 10 seconds even under water
A new type of plastic can rapidly heal itself under water, even in harsh conditions. It maintains its strength after self-healing, so it may be […]
Self-healing plastic repairs itself in 10 seconds even under water
By Leah Crane A new type of plastic can rapidly heal itself under water, even in harsh conditions. It maintains its strength after self-healing, so […]
Wooden robot arm is powered by plastic muscles
By Chris Stokel-Walker A polymer that changes shape when heated can lift objects 5000 times its own weight, with potential applications in robotics. Shape-memory polymers […]
