Freeze-dried hydrogel powders sprayed onto wet surfaces merge into functional coatings in under five seconds, enabling rapid ...

A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact of personal hygiene products like diapers, menstrual pads and tampons.

Scientists develop a 3D lattice iontronic sensor to decode sophisticated tactile interactions by linearizing both electrical responses and mechanical behaviors The rapid development of humanoid robots ...

Below, we asked board-certified experts to share their take on what makes a great hydrogel mask. The result is a cohesive list of 10 options across skin types, price points, and key ingredients, ...

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Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, relies on pushing material through a nozzle and hoping it behaves consistently. That means flowing when needed, and then holding shape once ...

Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and digestive properties. However, certain conditions or medical treatments, such as ...

Inspired by the hardness-changing behavior of sea cucumbers, a 3D-printed hard/soft switchable hydrogel was successfully developed by infusing a phase transition hydrated salt solution into the ...

Get a closer look at gameplay from Modulus in this latest trailer for the upcoming factory automation game where players build every piece from the ground up with building-block modules. Cut, color, ...

Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options. A new 3D-printed hydrogel made from cow meniscus could transform how these ...