Read article: Magnetic crystals found in the noses of salmon could aid navigation
Magnetic crystals found in the noses of salmon could aid navigation
Specialized receptor cells could have originated in magnetotactic bacteria
Read article: Magnetic crystals found in the noses of salmon could aid navigation
Read article: Processed wood can be moulded into complex 3D structures
Processed wood can be moulded into complex 3D structures
Sustainable material could replace plastics and metals
Read article: Mussels mix proteins and metals to create sticky threads
Mussels mix proteins and metals to create sticky threads
Mimicking mollusc’s microfluidics could create new adhesives
Read article: Wood-based coatings offer green soundproofing
Wood-based coatings offer green soundproofing
Multi-scale irregularity means fibre-based panels attenuate sounds
Read article: Fungus turns wood piezoelectric, allowing it to power LEDs
Fungus turns wood piezoelectric, allowing it to power LEDs
Decayed wood could be used in underfloor security systems
Read article: DNA’s remarkable physical properties
DNA’s remarkable physical properties
Discover why DNA is an advanced polymer with soap-like properties
Read article: Make or break: building soft materials with DNA
Make or break: building soft materials with DNA
Davide Michieletto explains how DNA can be harnessed to create a new generation of “topologically active” materials
Read article: Uncrushable beetle reveals its strengths to scientists
Uncrushable beetle reveals its strengths to scientists
Sutures inspired by the diabolical ironclad beetle used to make aircraft parts
Read article: Conductive hydrogel could repair damaged peripheral nerves
Conductive hydrogel could repair damaged peripheral nerves
A stretchable and conductive hydrogel could be used to treat serious injuries to peripheral nerves
Read article: Martian buildings could be made of chitin-based material
Martian buildings could be made of chitin-based material
Biological polymer could be farmed on the Red Planet
