MIT’s sensor-packed glove helps AI identify objects by touchIt could give robots a more precise grip.By C. Fisher, 05.30.2019
Self-healing 3D-printed gel has a future in robots and medicine The hydrogel is soft, yet strong and responsive, and it can be formed in LEGO-like blocks.By C. Fisher, 03.22.2019
MIT can shrink 3D objects down to nanoscale versionsIt could be useful for tiny parts in robotics, medicine and beyond.By J. Fingas, 12.17.2018
Self-repairing material plucks carbon from the airIt's borrowing a cue from plants.By J. Fingas, 10.14.2018
Researchers build a self-healing 'robot skin'Puncture a hole, and the alloy will fill in the gap.By K. Filippidis, 05.28.2018
A new polymer could make phone screen repairs a thing of the pastResearchers in Tokyo accidentally discovered a self-healing material.By R. LeFebvre, 12.18.2017
Super-powered bacteria can harness light for fuels and plasticsResearchers gave the bacteria a more efficient method of photosynthesis.By M. Locklear, 08.22.2017
Plastics breakthrough could improve your car's mileageA new chemical process could give plastics wider manufacturing applications.By R. England, 08.03.2017
Light-powered 'robot' cleans while it crawlsClever use of shadow and light makes it walk like a caterpillar. By S. Dent, 06.29.2017
MIT wants you to change 3D-printed objects after you make themYou wouldn't be stuck with the same design forever.By J. Fingas, 01.16.2017
Artificial molecules fight drug-resistant 'superbugs'Two discoveries suggest that you can kill stubborn bacteria with synthetic composites.By J. Fingas, 09.18.2016
Google tests a cleaner look for SearchMaterial Design is coming. Probably.By A. Souppouris, 06.08.2016
Researchers develop a polymer sponge to repair broken backsIt automatically grows into the correct size and shape once implanted.By A. Tarantola, 03.15.2016
Shape-shifting polymer straightens out from body heatThe material could lead to clothes that fit themselves.By J. Fingas, 02.12.2016
Scientists figure out how to create affordable smart windowsThey believe a rubbery polymer can lower people's energy and heating bills.By M. Moon, 01.23.2016
This color-changing polymer warns of tiny damage you can't seeThe material houses microscopic color-changing capsules that turn red for cracks and damage invisible to the human eye.By M. Smith, 01.18.2016