Controlled manipulation of fibers that are as thin as or even thinner than human hair is a real challenge. Despite ...

Incorporating molecular photoswitches into material systems enables the development of smart and dynamic materials that undergo reversible changes in properties upon exposure to light. Azobenzenes, ...

The achievement could have wide-ranging impacts in materials science and crystallography. It introduces the concept of "elastic" crystals whose structures can change back and forth, as well as the ...