Shape-shifting coral that goes from soft to stiff in seconds to redefine robotics
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University of Pennsylvania scientists found that Pacific soft coral Leptogorgia chilensis instantly hardens when touched using a natural "jamming system" of interlocking calcium carbonate particles. This discovery could inspire new adaptive materials for robotics and medical devices.
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