Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), in collaboration with Harvard University, Caltech, Sandia National Laboratories, and Oregon State University, have unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in materials science: a programmable soft material capable of bending, bouncing, and absorbing energy on demand. This new material, described in the journal Advanced Materials, could pave the way for next-generation protective gear, aerospace structures, and adaptive robotic systems.
