Microscopic bacteria can bind grains of sand together into solid structures. An ETH researcher is combining this process with 3D printing and robotics, thereby opening up new ways of manufacturing architectural elements.  

MIT engineers developed a flexible, shape-sensing sheet that digitally reconstructs its own form as it bends and twists. The sheet could be fashioned into a soft and pliable garment that a user could comfortably wear to physically control a video game character or a tele-operated robot, or to collect data during physical therapy.

A new technique uses powdered eggshells to produce high-quality alloys with applications in everything from the automotive industry to biomedical applications.

China’s grip on erbium and yttrium turns a rare earth shortage into a looming shock for AI data centers, defense systems, and cloud infrastructure.