‘Artificial cartilage’ could improve arthritis treatment
Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed.
Soft, stretchy ‘jelly batteries’ inspired by electric eels
Researchers have developed soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics, or even implanted in the brain to deliver drugs or treat conditions such as epilepsy.
‘Super jelly’ can survive being run over by a car
Researchers have developed a jelly-like material that can withstand the equivalent of an elephant standing on it, and completely recover to its original shape, even though it’s 80% water.
Nano ‘camera’ made using molecular glue allows real-time monitoring of chemical reactions
Researchers have made a tiny camera, held together with ‘molecular glue’ that allows them to observe chemical reactions in real time.