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- 1Lasers reconfigure soft electronics and robots▼Destroy to transform: Lasers reconfigure soft electronics and robots
Researchers report a laser-based technique that deliberately destroys and restructures materials so soft electronics and soft robots can be reconfigured into new forms. The approach, described in a newly publicised study, could allow flexible devices and machines to change function after fabrication rather than being fixed at manufacture. Details of the research team and institutions are not yet widely circulated.
- 2Octopus-inspired patch monitors pulse through color changes●Octopus-inspired patch grips skin and reveals pulse through shifting colors
Researchers have developed a skin patch inspired by octopus suckers that adheres to the skin and tracks a person's pulse. The device signals heart rate through shifting colors, offering a soft, non-electronic alternative to wearable health sensors. The design mimics the adhesive and camouflage mechanisms of octopuses, drawing interest for potential use in continuous, unobtrusive health monitoring.
- 3Insomnia Festival spotlights voice, soft power and migration●today # insomniafestival # voice # softpower # migration
The Insomnia Festival is drawing attention today, with discussion centring on its themes of voice, soft power and migration. The festival, known for experimental electronic music and sound art in Norway, is being framed as a platform where questions of cultural influence and displacement intersect. Details of specific performances or speakers remain limited, but the combination of topics is resonating with audiences following the immigration debate across Europe.