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Harvard, Caltech design mechanical signaling, diodes, logic gates for soft robots

Self-propelling liquid metals: the future of soft electronics?

“May be possible to build a [T-1000-style] 3D liquid metal humanoid on demand”

Ultrasonic wireless ‘neural dust’ sensors monitor nerves, muscles in real time

DARPA-funded “electroceutical” devices are designed to monitor and treat patients; may also enable wireless prosthetic control

No, exercise does not wipe out previous memories

It also enlarges your brain and lowers dementia risk — and why fidgeting helps prevent arterial dysfunction from sitting and improves learning

IBM scientists emulate neurons with phase-change technology

Could lead to high-speed, energy-efficient neuromorphic computers for accelerated cognitive computing

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