hydrogels
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This Snail-Inspired, Reusable Adhesive Is Far Stronger Than Velcro
Scientists have developed an adhesive that is both sticky and reusable thanks to inspiration from snail mucus, according to a new study.
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Bio-Bots Powered By Real Muscle Can Walk On Command
University of Illinois engineers just showed off a new kind of robot that’s half animal, half machine. More specifically, it’s a tiny “bio-bot” that’s powered by actual muscle but supported by 3D-printed hydro-gels. And the best part is that it can be controlled by pulses of electricity.