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Scientists at Stanford have developed a plastic that mimics human skin. This may give people with prosthetic limbs the chance to feel through them.

Touch-sensitive plastic skin heals itself Chemists and engineers have created the first synthetic material that is both sensitive to touch and capable of healing itself quickly and repeatedly at room temperature. The advance could lead to smarter prosthetics or more resilient personal electronics that repair themselves.

Surface scientists are finding new inspiration in nature. Nano-structured surfaces may provide new ways to keep surfaces free of contamination or keep liquids flowing freely.

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