The polymer created by Georgia Tech researchers is initially a bluish tint when it's cast as a film and not transparent. Further processing results in a flexible, highly conductive, transparent plastic. (Photo Courtesy: James Ponder)

Chemists and engineers collaborate on process that washes away nonconductive side chains from a robust polymer backbone to create a powerful conductive plastic.

Going Back to Basics Yields a Printable, Transparent Plastic That's Highly Conductive

Along with his new singing and songwriting abilities, Shimon has some new hardware. That includes a mouth, eyes, new eyebrows, and a series of new movements. He also had new hands, allowing him to play the marimba faster than any human can. (Photo Courtesy: Gil Weinberg)