Self-Repair : Science World Report

Oct 15, 2015 01:24 PM EDT

Soft Robot Can Change Shape, Bend, Grip and Walk

Imagine soft robots that can bend, walk and grip. That's exactly what scientists have created in this latest study, which may herald a new age of robotics.

Oct 02, 2015 12:14 PM EDT

Self-Healing Polymer Can Patch Itself Up Without Need for External Sources

Researchers may have created a material that can actually heal itself. Scientists have developed a flexible polymeric material that's capable of self-repairing.

Sep 02, 2015 06:10 PM EDT

Self-Healing Polymer Puts Itself Back Together with Water

Scientists may have created a new material that self-heals with water. The multiphase polymer, which was created from the genetic code of squid ring teeth, may one day extend the life of medical implants, fiber-optic cables and other hard to repair in place objects.

Jul 07, 2015 12:22 PM EDT

Researchers Are Still Learning Why The Aging Body Produces So Little Proteins

Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have identified how the kidney cells' self-destruct messages are spread by finding what may lead to improved kidney function in the elderly.

Jun 16, 2015 12:17 PM EDT

Jellyfish Regeneration: How Moon Jellyfish Put Themselves Back Together Again And May Inspire Self-Healing Biomaterials

Injured jellyfish have a remarkable way to self-repair themselves. Scientists have taken a closer look at jellyfish and have found that they actually reorganize their existing anatomy in order to regain symmetry after being injured.