12-Nov-2025 at 8:15 PM EST, by University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering Newswise — Because it’s costly and cumbersome to transport large structures such as satellite dishes into space, ...
Newswise — Morphing aircraft can adaptively adjust their aerodynamic layout to meet the requirements of different flight conditions, thereby improving aerodynamic efficiency and reducing energy ...
Traditionally, structures were constructed to withstand external forces, aiming for high stability and rigidity. A morphing structure breaks this conventional notion by including sufficient ...
A recent article published in Scientific Reports proposed a four-dimensional (4D) morphing structure inspired by the starfish’s unique ability to maintain flexibility and posture while expending ...
Because it's costly and cumbersome to transport large structures such as satellite dishes into space, aerospace Ph.D. student Ivan Wu and his advisor, Jeff Baur, at The Grainger College of Engineering ...