Developing synthetic materials that are as dynamic as those found in nature, with reversibly changing properties and which could be used in manufacturing, recycling and other applications, i... Read more
Simple human-made cellular analogues both sense and regulate in response to externally created stress. Living cells respond to threats in their environment. What if materials could do the sa... Read more
Researchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing. Researchers working to design new materials th... Read more