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Engineering is the design and construction of systems and structures for influencing the world around us and enhancing our experience within it. Engineers use the fundamental principles of mathematics, physics and chemistry to create machines that enable us to travel faster, provide improved medical care, and process more complicated information.
Inspired by the morphologies of xeric plant leaves, we have developed biomimetic liquid crystal elastomer bilayers that can bend, spiral and twist. These adaptive shape morphing structures can twist to improve water collection efficiency and wind resistance, suggesting their potential application in adaptive water collection and directional transportation.
A tactile visual synapse is developed combining the functionalities of tactile sensation with real-time visualization of its activity for efficient in situ health monitoring.
Inspired by the morphologies of xeric plant leaves, we have developed biomimetic liquid crystal elastomer bilayers that can bend, spiral and twist. These adaptive shape morphing structures can twist to improve water collection efficiency and wind resistance, suggesting their potential application in adaptive water collection and directional transportation.
A tactile visual synapse is developed combining the functionalities of tactile sensation with real-time visualization of its activity for efficient in situ health monitoring.
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing innovation is essential for making monoclonal antibodies affordable and accessible by overcoming critical cost and supply barriers. Importantly, innovation supporting regional production will be required to meet low- and middle-income country health needs and strengthen global resilience against future infectious disease outbreaks.