Airplanes with malfunctions will be able to repair themselves automatically, even during flight, by using processes similar to those of healing in nature.
A simple method would be to use a special resin that covers cracks on demand. Fibers loaded with a special resin and with a fortifier will cover the entire plane and will cover [...]

Researchers have created an artificial muscle which heals itself and also generates electricity. Part of the technology is already being used in Japan to generate electricity from the ocean’s waves.
This new technology could have many uses, from creating walking robots, to developing better prosthetics or even charge your mp3 player.
Artificial muscles have been used for [...]