Emergent Locomotion in Self‐Sustained, Mechanically Connected Soft Matter Rings
Thermally fueled, self‐moving twisted rings made from liquid crystal elastomers are investigated. By studying single rings and linked knots, it is shown how autonomous locomotion emerges through coupling between the rings. The movement is programmable via handedness control at connection points, offering insights into collective behavior and ...
Hongshuang Guo+3 more
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How body knowledge shapes motion perception. [PDF]
Parmigiani S+5 more
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Materials and Device Engineering Perspective: Recent Advances in Organic Photovoltaics
This review article provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in organic photovoltaics (OPVs), covering key aspects such as material development, morphology control, stability challenges, and emerging applications—including semitransparent OPVs.
Ying Zhang+4 more
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Opposing effects of prior information on relational representation and visual cues in dynamic social interaction perception. [PDF]
Chen Y, Xie XY.
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Synthetic Chromatophores for Color and Pattern Morphing Skins
Cephalopods use chromatophore organs (muscle‐actuated pigment sacs) to alter their skin color and pattern. Synthetic chromatophores, which closely mimic the mechano‐optical process found in cephalopods using stimuli‐responsive microscale hydrogel actuators, are reported.
Brennan P. Watts+5 more
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Perceiving speech from a familiar speaker engages the person identity network. [PDF]
Cordero G+3 more
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Impact of video-based educational intervention on knowledge and perception of polycystic ovarian syndrome among pharmacy students: a pre-post interventional study. [PDF]
Anosike C+9 more
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Interfacial Yield Stress Response in Synthetic Mucin Solutions
The solution rheology of novel synthetic mucins mimicking natural mucin domains is studied. Like many natural mucin solutions, apparent solid‐like rheology is seen. However, no bulk structural features are found to explain it. Interfacial rheology and robust modelling reveal that this arises from molecular associations at the air–water interface ...
Sumit Sunil Kumar+7 more
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This study presents a novel silica‐based sol‐gel coating enhance with silica nanoparticles to protect glass surfaces. By reducing formulation acidity and improving resistance to environmental alteration—especially with 50 nm particles and double‐dip application—the method creates a gentle yet effective protective barrier.
Giulia Franceschin+7 more
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Pain perception in personality disorders. [PDF]
Bourtzoni S, Reed P.
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