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NUS researchers develop multifunctional robotic fibers
December 16th, 2024
The SHINE fiber can be stretched and knitted into a strap, demonstrating its ability for potential applications including smart textiles and soft robotics. Photo: NUS. A team of interdisciplinary scientists from the Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering under the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed flexible fibers with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic […]
Fibers with sensors help study the brain-gut connection
September 11th, 2023
These flexible fibers, which are embedded with sensors and light sources, can be used to manipulate and monitor the connections between the brain and the digestive tract. Photo: The researchers/ MIT. The brain and the digestive tract are in constant communication, relaying signals that help to control feeding and other behaviors. This extensive communication network […]