Life Sciences and Chemistry
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Waterproof ‘e-glove’ could help scuba divers communicate
When scuba divers need to say “I’m okay” or “Shark!” to their dive partners, they use hand signals to communicate visually. But sometimes these movements are difficult to see. Now,…
Soft and flexible “skeletons” for muscle-powered robots
New modular, spring-like devices maximize the work of live muscle fibers so they can be harnessed to power biohybrid bots. Our muscles are nature’s perfect actuators — devices that turn…
Shaping Cells with Light
With the Flick of a Switch… Imagine switching on a light and being able to understand and control the inner dynamics of a cell. This is what the Dimova group…
Physics of complex fluids
Ring polymers show unexpected motion patterns under shear. It all depends on the linking: How ring polymers move… An international research team is attracting the attention of experts in the…
How Plants Heal Wounds
Pressure changes and mechanical forces trigger wound healing in plants. Plants are very robust and survive harsh environments, owing in part to their remarkably efficient wound-healing capacity. For over a…
Nerve Cells “Old at Heart”
New research shows: key molecules within nerve cells persist throughout life. Most human nerve cells last a lifetime without renewal. A trait echoed within the cells’ components, some enduring as…