Polymer springs that twist under irradiation with light, in a manner that mimics how plant tendrils twist and turn under the effect of differential expansion in different sections of the plant, show ...

Energy absorbing springs used in seal and backup rings for the oil and gas industry were historically made from ferrous metals. Problem is, over time the metals not only corrode but also score the ...

Cleaning up groundwater is no small job, but a team of Princeton researchers is on a mission to make it simpler — using microscopic springs. A study from Sujit Datta's lab, led by graduate student ...

Scientists are making models for polymer macromolecules using magnets and DNA 'springs' that can be tuned for flexibility. Rice University researchers are using magnetic beads and DNA "springs" to ...