Acoustic metamaterial can be reconfigured in a jiffy
Breakthrough could lead to ultrasonic superlenses
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Scientists crack oyster’s secret of strength
Nanoscale study of sturdy shells could lead to better body armour
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Nanoparticles boost solar-energy capture by plants
Nanotube-augmented plants are a "nanobionic" first
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Molecules line up for X-ray diffraction
New technique could soon be used on peptides
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Researchers spin a yarn into a muscle
Everyday polymer fibres used to create artificial muscles
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Electronic whiskers could help robots navigate
Life-like structures can detect a gentle breeze
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Physicists work out why wet skin wrinkles
Lattice of springy filaments soaks up water
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Quantized vibrations are essential to photosynthesis, say physicists
High efficiency of reaction is "unambiguously" linked to non-classical behaviour
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Flexible circuit mounted on contact lens
New devices could help diagnose glaucoma
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Our favourite pictures of 2013
From shape-shifting metals and evolving bubbles to ancient light
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