Twisting Everyday Fibers Could Make "Smart Clothes" a Reality

Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 15:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Common fibers are being twisted into threads that can lift nearly a ton—and maybe serve as the "muscles" for futuristic prosthetics.

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