Stories by Sarah Vitak

New 3-D-Printed Material Is Tough, Flexible—and Alive

Made from microalgae and bacteria, the new substance can survive for three days without feeding. It could one day be used to build living garments, self-powered kitchen appliances or even window coverings that sequester carbon...

1 hour ago — Sarah Vitak

Electronics

Smartphones Can Hear the Shape of Your Door Keys

Can you pick a lock with just a smartphone? New research shows that doing so is possible.

March 18, 2021 — Sarah Vitak