A super-gel stays supple from –115 ℃ to 143 ℃

March 6, 2025

Jelly-like materials called hydrogels can stay squishy even at extreme temperatures, thanks to a method that locks in their water¹.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00604-3