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Origami inspires impact resistant metamaterial

RMIT technique makes MOFs in minutes

Water-activated material may find applications in robotics

Braided frame keeps very light rail on track

Brazing project promises better aircraft engines

Sandvik engineers create world's first 3D printed industrial diamond

Biomimetic mechanosensors could keep drones on course

Interfacial tension breaks mould for custom lenses

Electronic skin gives robots the human touch

Shape memory alloy makes moves for micro-robots

Energy storage incorporated directly into fabric

Shape-changing robot promises targeted drug delivery