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Spotlight: Oct 16, 2021

A new fiber can be made into clothing that senses how much it is stretched or compressed, and then responds with vibration or other signals. Such garments could help train singers or athletes to control their breathing, Media Lab researchers say.  Watch video

Oct 16, 2021

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