Octopuses are the undisputed kings of camouflage. Whereas engineers have learned to mimic the colors, octopuses also match ...

UK researchers led by scientists from the University of Leeds in collaboration with the University of Edinburg have, for the first time, been able to 3D print synthetic soft surfaces with texture like ...

Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a soft material that can rapidly shift its surface texture and color at extremely fine ...

Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering potential applications in camouflage, art, robotics, and even nanoscale ...

To reliably complete household chores, assemble products and tackle other manual tasks, robots should be able to adapt their ...

Researchers developed a color-changing material that alters both surface texture and appearance in seconds, inspired by ...

Learn how fabric choice and layered textures shape a calm bedroom aesthetic, adding visual balance, softness, and comfort without overwhelming the space.

New research finds the missing link between soft surface adhesion and the roughness of the hard surface it touches. The key to this foundational discovery is a close look at the rough surface itself ...