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The bobtail squid: a natural diffraction grating

November 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Recombinant protein refCBA

American scientists have harnessed the Hawaiian bobtail squid’s ability to modulate color.

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Polymer wrinkles with a purpose

September 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Thermal wrinkling

Researchers have found that the wavelength of polymer wrinkles relates to their mechanical properties, a discovery with applications for material synthesis.

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Spiky sensors: pressure and temperature responsive composites

June 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
spiky_sensor_sq

New material could be perfect for tactile sensors for robot hands

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Silky-smooth holograms

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Holographic keyboard

A tale of holography, spun from the Bombyx mori silkworm.

Filed Under: Electronics research, Photonics, Polymers Tagged With: , , ,
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