Scalable and cost-effective manufacturing of thin film devices

A recent study shows that by tearing tissue paper that’s loaded with nanocomposites and breaking the paper’s fibers, the paper acts as a sensor

World's first aerogel made from cotton fiber has wide-ranging applications, such as rapid hemorrhage control and heat insulation

Steganalysis is of growing interest to forensic investigators analyzing digital photos, which might contain hidden content related to a criminal case

3D printing becomes 4D as objects morph over time and temperatures change

For the first time University of Bristol engineers have shown it is possible to stably trap objects larger than the wavelength of sound in an acoustic tractor beam

By the year 2050, current greenhouse capabilities will likely be unable to keep up with worldwide human consumption, making an increase in productivity an urgent mandate

The millimeter-scale robot opens new avenues for microsurgery, microassembly, and micromanipulation

There is a critical need to non-invasively and remotely manipulate cells at a distance, particularly for translational applications in animals and humans, researchers said

The multidisciplinary research center will develop and utilize advanced technologies to sustain the semiconductor industry's goals of increasing performance and reducing costs

Such soft robots contain tremendous potential for future applications as they adapt to dynamic environments and are well-suited to closely interact with humans

Such a technology might be used to study ocean organisms and ecosystems and to monitor the movement of ships for military and commercial maritime applications