(Nanowerk Spotlight) Soft robotics and biomedical devices are pioneering fields that aim to create machinery and tools that mimic the soft, flexible nature of human tissues. This is crucial because it ...

(Nanowerk News) Due to their tissue-like mechanical properties, hydrogels are being increasingly used for biomedical applications; a well-known example are soft contact lenses. These gel-like polymers ...

A new robotic eye with a light-powered soft lens promises ultra-sharp vision that can be, focused wirelessly and reveals ...

We speak with Dr. Conor Boland about his involvement in new research describing the development of a sustainable, sensitive sensor utilizing an algae seaweed graphene-based hydrogel. We discuss the ...

A recent study published in Nature Electronics 10.1038/s41928-023-01091-y discusses stretchable graphene–hydrogel interfaces for wearable and implantable bioelectronics. Stretchable and conductive ...

Due to their tissue-like mechanical properties, hydrogels are being increasingly used for biomedical applications; a well-known example are soft contact lenses. These gel-like polymers consist of 90 ...

University of Sussex scientists have used seaweed to develop biodegradable health sensors, which could be applied like a second skin Scientists at the University of Sussex have successfully trialed ...

Before mRNA vaccines became valuable preventive tools against COVID-19, scientists around the world were studying the technology's potential use in cancer therapeutics, but their success has, so far, ...

Graphene aerogel is a remarkable lightweight material that is both thermally insulating and electrically conductive. This makes it appealing for use in a wide variety of applications—from improved ...