‘Zero-dimensional’ carbon nanotubes may lead to superthin/superfast electronics and synthetic cells
Could also make it possible to build strong, ultralight cars, bridges, and airplanes
High-accuracy 3D motion-tracking through walls
Technology could revolutionize gaming, fall detection for the elderly
BioPen rewrites orthopedic implant surgery
Delivers live stem cells and growth factors at the time of surgery to regenerate bone, cartilage, muscle, or nerve tissue
A biocompatible shape-changing material controlled by patterns and heat
Can be used as cell-culture substrates or implantable materials that contract and expand
