Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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How sea stars build materials that can see

When engineers think about protective materials, like those used in packaging and support, they usually think about strength, stiffness and durability. But what if those same materials could also sense their external environment?

How sea stars build materials that can see
Image: Phys.org
When engineers think about protective materials, like those used in packaging and support, they usually think about strength, stiffness and durability. But what if those same materials could also sense their external environment?

Originally published at Phys.org

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