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Material made of live glowing algae could be used in stress sensors
New Atlas | October 23, 2023

Whether they're in machines, buildings or aircraft, it's always helpful to know if components are undergoing mechanical stress. A new material could q...

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Algae-Based Luminescent Materials in 3D Printing
3D Printing | October 23, 2023

Researchers from the University of California San Diego have crafted materials that illuminate upon experiencing mechanical stress, utilizing single-c...

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3D-Printed Living Materials Glow Under Mechanical Stress
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News | October 22, 2023

Scientists at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) used hydrogels mixed with dinoflagellates and single-celled microalgae to make mechanolum...

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Algae materials produce light with no power source
Interesting Engineering | October 22, 2023

Soft yet robust materials that light up in reaction to mechanical stress have been created by a research team led by the University of California, San...

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New Technique Makes Ceramics More Resistant to Cracking
Azo Materials | October 20, 2023

Scientists have found a method to enhance the durability and crack resistance of ceramics. The team, led by engineers from the University of Californi...

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Curbing Lung Cancer Metastasis with Nanoparticle Vaccine
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News | October 18, 2023

Scientists at the University of California San Diego, have developed an experimental vaccine that could curb the spread of metastatic cancers to the l...

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