Read article: Bacterial ‘cables’ form a living gel in mucus
Bacterial ‘cables’ form a living gel in mucus
Finding could help treat bacterial infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, say biophysicists
Read article: Bacterial ‘cables’ form a living gel in mucus
Read article: Cross-linked polymer is both stiff and stretchy
Cross-linked polymer is both stiff and stretchy
Researchers have succeeded in combining two usually incompatible properties for the first time
Read article: Novel ‘glassy gel’ materials are strong yet stretchable
Novel ‘glassy gel’ materials are strong yet stretchable
Glassy gels that can stretch up to five times their original length could find use in areas ranging from batteries to adhesives
Read article: Mixing water and oil: no surfactants needed
Mixing water and oil: no surfactants needed
New finding could have implications for industries that use emulsions
Read article: Sticky materials un-stick themselves in jumps
Sticky materials un-stick themselves in jumps
New work could change the way we think about how soft materials adhere to surfaces
Read article: Liquid crystal elastomers make morphing fabric
Liquid crystal elastomers make morphing fabric
New type of fibre reversibly changes shape in response to temperature
Read article: Ferroelectric polymer goes elastic
Ferroelectric polymer goes elastic
New material might be employed in wearable electronics and implantable devices
Read article: Untangling the mechanisms behind surgical knot strength
Untangling the mechanisms behind surgical knot strength
New finding could be used to train surgeons or robots to tie stronger, safer sutures
Read article: Membrane mirrors take off for use in large space telescopes
Membrane mirrors take off for use in large space telescopes
High-quality, flexible mirrors could be rolled up for transport on a spacecraft
Read article: Solar-driven hydrogel purifies contaminated water
Solar-driven hydrogel purifies contaminated water
Loofah-inspired material could supply enough drinking-quality water to meet a person’s daily requirements
