Scientists discover a strange property in rice and turn it into a smart material

Scientists have found that rice exhibits a unique property, weakening under rapid compression but maintaining strength under slow pressure. By harnessing this effect, they have developed a smart material that adjusts its stiffness in response to different types of movement. The material can automatically adapt to gentle movements and sudden impacts, making it suitable for applications such as soft robots and protective equipment. This innovative material has the potential to improve safety by responding instantly to collisions.

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