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Materials

Fibres developed at developed at The University of Texas at Austin and Penn State University can be used as muscle-like structures in robots

Fibre actuator shows potential for robotics

Researchers at Chalmers and SSPA have devised a unique measurement technique to adapt hydrofoils to larger passenger ferries (Credit: Lloyd Images)

Swedish study shows benefits of hydrofoiling boats

LBRS enters lithium-ion battery recycling partnership with Voi

A prototype semi-transparent perovskite solar cell

Monash team shows solar window progress

Plant inspired nanoparticles have potential use in solar panels

No corrosion, maintenance or lubrication: igus presents the world's first urban bike made from recycled plastic

igus unveils the world's first urban bike made from recycled plastic

Twisted soft robots self-navigate mazes

Graphite films show potential in large and small heating applications

Poll results: How should we supercharge a UK battery supply chain?

Sci-Fi Eye: Touching the future

NASA is exploring 3D printing methods for building a range of structures including - through the LLAMA project - liquid rocket engine components

Comment: How the demands of space are driving additive manufacturing development

WSU researchers developed a process to fabricate tiny mask fibres, ranging from five to 30mm in length, and then added them to cement concrete to strengthen it and to prevent its cracking

Single-use masks could strengthen concrete