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Fish Scales: A Multifunctional Biomaterial from Nature

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, Volume 9, Issue 5, September 2026.
Fish scales demonstrate nature's solution to impact protection through overlapping multilayered architecture. This biological design combines mineralized surfaces with collagen networks to achieve both flexibility and fracture resistance. The structural principles inspire advanced protective materials and biomedical implants, where damage tolerance ...
Liyao Dong, Xiaojie Sun, Xiguang Chen
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Sustainable Polymer Biocomposites for Food Packaging: Green Nanotechnology, Circular Plastic Upcycling and Smart Functional Materials

Packaging Technology and Science, Volume 39, Issue 9, Page 1141-1178, September 2026.
Graphical abstract showing the development of biodegradable polymer biocomposites reinforced with natural fibres, green nanoparticles and waste‐plastic upcycling pathways toward sustainable smart food packaging materials ABSTRACT The fundamental hypothesis behind this review is that the combination of biodegradable polymer‐based biocomposites, which ...
Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Jaewoong Lee
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Enhancing creative writing with robot–LLM integration: The interplay of embodiment, AI creativity and user engagement

British Journal of Educational Technology, Volume 57, Issue 5, Page 1320-1347, September 2026.
Abstract This study explores the impact of robot–LLM (Large Language Model) integration on collaborative creative writing, focusing on how embodiment and AI creativity influence various aspects of creative output. A total of 150 undergraduate students participated in a structured experimental design with five collaboration conditions: Human–Human (HH),
Yuqing Liu, Yao Song
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Flexible Chemiresistive Chitosan‐Glycerol Sensors on Laser‐Induced Graphene Electrodes for Room‐Temperature Ammonia Detection

Advanced Materials Technologies, Volume 11, Issue 15, 7 August 2026.
Flexible Chitosan‐glycerol sensor integrated with porous laser‐induced graphene (LIG) electrodes enable room‐temperature chemiresistive detection of ammonia (NH3) and proof‐of‐concept detection of fish spoilage. ABSTRACT We report a metal‐free sensor platform combining laser induced graphene (LIG) electrodes with drop‐deposited, glycerol‐plasticized ...
Mintesinot Tamiru Mengistu, Richard Murray, Cara‐Lena Nies, Cathal Larrigy, Martina Piletti, Jahidul Islam, Daniela Iacopino, Eileen Hurley, Michael Nolan, Aidan J. Quinn   +9 more
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Combining neural stimulation and a powered exoskeletal knee to enhance walking after stroke

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering
Introduction: In this study, we developed a unilateral, hybrid exoskeleton designed to augment post-stroke mobility through integration of noninvasive neural stimulation and a motorized knee orthosis.
Marshaun N Fitzpatrick, Lisa M Lombardo, Sandra K Hnat, Brian M Becker, Stephen M Selkirk, Musa L Audu, Ronald J Triolo, Roger D Quinn, Nathaniel S Makowski   +8 more
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Toward Autonomous Clinics: Human–Robot Collaboration in Clinical Care

MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 8, August 2026.
This graphical abstract summarizes the conceptual structure of human–robot collaboration (HRC) for autonomous clinical systems. The framework is organized around a dual‐brain architecture in which a professional brain supports clinical reasoning tasks such as diagnosis, image analysis, treatment planning, and patient monitoring, while a physical brain ...
Xinyuan Wu, Jingrao Zhang, Mengdi Xu, Henry K. Chu, Xiaolan Chen, Pingting Zhong, Bowen Liu, Mingguang He, Danli Shi   +8 more
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3D Liver Fibrosis Models in Lab: A Novel Modality for Drug Screening

Pharmacology Research &Perspectives, Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Liver fibrosis is the common consequence of liver injury caused by a variety of chronic liver disorders. This condition leads to the development of more severe complications, particularly cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite abundant studies, the fundamental cell and molecular mechanisms of liver fibrosis are still unknown.
Hani Keshavarz Alikhani, Fatemeh Majidi, Mahsa Ghasemzad, Anastasia Shpichka, Anastasia Nestorova, Zahra Hendi, Elham Rismani, Daria Kuznetsova, Peter Timashev, Massoud Vosough, Abbas Piryaei   +10 more
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The predatory behavior of ants: an impressive panoply of morphological adaptations

Insect Science, Volume 33, Issue 4, Page 1256-1284, August 2026.
This review focuses on predation in ants, showing the wide diversity of cases from solitary foraging to group hunting tactics, as well as the evolution of mandible shape frequently adapted to capture specific prey. Although most ants are generalist feeders, finding their sugary substances directly on plants or indirectly via sap‐sucking insects, some ...
Alain Dejean, Xim Cerdá, Jérôme Orivel, Frédéric Azémar, Alexander L. Wild, Bruno Corbara, Axel Touchard   +6 more
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Evaluating the Performance of Joint Angle Estimation Algorithms on an Exoskeleton Mock-Up via a Modular Testing Approach

Sensors
A common challenge for exoskeleton control is discerning operator intent to provide seamless actuation of the device with the operator. One way to accomplish this is with joint angle estimation algorithms and multiple sensors on the human–machine system.
Ryan S. Pollard, Sarah M. Bass, Mark C. Schall, Michael E. Zabala   +3 more
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Temperature and Ultraviolet Radiation Influence the Skin Microbiome of Humpback Whales

Molecular Ecology, Volume 35, Issue 15, August 2026.
ABSTRACT The skin microbiome of humpback whales harbours diverse microbial communities that play a crucial role in host skin protection and environmental interaction. However, studies on cetacean skin microbiomes in the Southern Hemisphere focus on feeding grounds, with limited information on microbiome dynamics at breeding grounds and during migration
Aída I. Murillo‐Herrera, Luis E. Eguiarte, Eliana Paola Acuña Gómez, Cristina Castro, Jorge Acevedo, Juliana Castrillon, Lautaro Oyarzún‐Galaz, Pedro Valenzuela, Anelio Aguayo‐Lobo, Luis A. Pastene, Valeria Souza   +10 more
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