Artificial muscles based on multidirectional actuators for biomimetic fins. Artificial prosthetics are becoming smarter, offering near-normal function and enabling wearers to re-establish their sense of agency and independence. Research in this field…
A Pill to Non-Invasively Sample the GI Tract
The gut microbiome can be monitored in real time all from a humble pill. Gut microbiota have a tremendous impact on our physiology and overall health by contributing to metabolic functions, protecting…
Pioneers in Science: Gabriel Lippmann
Today Advanced Science News celebrates the 174th birthday of Gabriel Lippmann, the French physicist who produced the first color photographs. Illustration: Kieran O’Brien Telling stories through images is a time old practice,…
Biodegradable Circuits for Wireless Implantable Devices
Mg-based microresonators for wirelessly powered biodegradable medical implants. Tremendous strides have been made over the past few decades in electronics, micro-, nano-, and wireless technology, which have greatly enhanced the quality of…
Light-Powered Robotic Snails – Advanced Science News
How a light-powered snail is addressing scalability in robotics. Reconstructing the locomotion of biological systems is proving a fruitful means of achieving mobility in robots, establishing new mechanisms to successfully navigate variable…
Pioneers in Science: Françoise Barré-Sinoussi
Advanced Science News celebrates the 71st birthday of Nobel Laureate Françoise Barré-Sinoussi. Illustration: Kieran O’Brien This week saw the birthday of Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, internationally renowned winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize in…
A Magnetic Composite for Artificial Skin Technologies
Integration of a magnetic elastomer with data-driven analysis leads to a continuous interaction surface that can estimate location and depth of indentation. Soft materials are revolutionizing the way in which we design,…
A Flexible Patch to Repair a “Broken” Heart
Stretchable extracellular matrix patch enhances stem cell delivery for post‐myocardial infarction repair. Researchers are currently looking for ways to cure a “broken” heart. Cardiovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarctions (or heart attacks),…
A Universal Influenza Nanovaccine to Block Infection from Pigs
Researchers in China develop a novel vaccine that could pave the way to preventing cross-species transmission of influenza A. Influenza A viruses are highly infectious respiratory pathogens that can infect many species….
Creating a Scalable Strategy for Self-Healing Skins
To move technology from the bench to the real-world, there must be a balance between functionality and scalability. Without any conscious effort, our bodies are capable of efficiently healing cuts and wounds…