Learning is traditionally studied in biological or computational systems. The power of
learning frameworks in solving hard inverse problems provides an appealing case for the …

Atoms serve as an inspiration for colloidal self-assembly, whereby building blocks can
combine and confer endless functionality using a few design principles, including …

Memory formation in matter is a theme of broad intellectual relevance; it sits at the
interdisciplinary crossroads of physics, biology, chemistry, and computer science. Memory …

In the realm of particle self-assembly, it is possible to reliably construct nearly arbitrary
structures if all the pieces are distinct,–, but systems with fewer flavours of building blocks …

Self-assembly is a ubiquitous process in synthetic and biological systems, broadly defined
as the spontaneous organization of multiple subunits (macromolecules, particles, etc.) into …

A hallmark of living systems is the ability to employ a common set of building blocks that can
self-organize into a multitude of different structures. This capability can only be afforded in …

One of the greatest mysteries concerning the origin of life is how it has emerged so quickly
after the formation of the earth. In particular, it is not understood how metabolic cycles, which …

Direct design of complex functional materials would revolutionize technologies ranging from
printable organs to novel clean energy devices. However, even incremental steps toward …

Topological defects play a central role in the physics of many materials, including magnets,
superconductors, and liquid crystals. In active fluids, defects become autonomous particles …

We characterize the motility of athermal swimming droplets within the framework of a
persistent random walk. Just like active colloids, their trajectories can be modeled with a …