Pivoting colloidal assemblies exhibit mechanical metamaterial behaviour

Pivoting colloidal assemblies exhibit mechanical metamaterial behaviour

• Abstract Biological machines use targeted deformations that can be actuated by Brownian fluctuations • However, although synthetic micromachines can similarly make use of targete

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 243 words

Metamaterial image sensor keeps colors clear even under oblique light

• Smartphone cameras are becoming smaller, yet photos are becoming sharper. • Korean researchers have elevated the limits of next-generation smartphone cameras by developing a new

Science · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 158 words