Scientists use string theory to crack the code of natural networks

For more than a century, scientists have wondered why physical structures like blood vessels, neurons, tree branches, and ...
IEEE

3D Printable Gradient Lattice Design for Multi-Stiffness Robotic Fingers

Abstract: Human fingers exhibit remarkable dexterity and adaptability through a combination of structures with varying stiffness levels, ranging from soft tissues (low stiffness) to tendons and ...
IEEE

3D Printable Sensorized Soft Gelatin Hydrogel for Multi-Material Soft Structures

Abstract: The ability to 3D print soft materials with integrated strain sensors enables significant flexibility for the design and fabrication of soft robots. Hydrogels provide an interesting ...
The Boston Globe

‘The Tower and the Ruin’ examines Tolkien’s work, its influences, and its legacy

The writing of J.R.R. Tolkien needs no introduction, but it invites some questions. Why have so many millions loved his books? Why have so few of Tolkien’s imitators achieved even a 20th of his ...