Multifunctional materials and structures are ubiquitous in nature - from plants and insects to complex organisms such as octopuses, and even within human tissues that communicate and coordinate across multiple scales.
Inspired by these natural systems, scientists and engineers are striving to develop synthetic counterparts that integrate multiple functionalities within a single material.
Such advanced materials hold the potential to enable a new generation of systems offering innovative solutions across diverse disciplines, from soft robotics and biomedical devices to architecture and aerospace engineering.

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