3 papers
cond-mat.stat-mech2026
Internal stress drives ferromagnetic-like ordering in networks of proliferating bacteria
Nicola Pellicciotta, Luca Angelani, Roberto Di Leonardo
Proliferation is a defining feature of life. Through growth, division, and death, living systems consume energy and inject mass, breaking conservation laws and driving collective p…
cond-mat.soft2025
Wall torque controls curvature-driven propulsion in bacterial baths
Nicola Pellicciotta, Ojus Satish Bagal, Maria Cristina Cannarsa +2
The persistent dynamics of active particles makes them explore extended portions of an obstacle's boundary during collisions. From impact to escape, the net applied forces depend o…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2024
Roadmap for Animate Matter
Giorgio Volpe, Nuno A. M. Araújo, Maria Guix +37
Humanity has long sought inspiration from nature to innovate materials and devices. As science advances, nature-inspired materials are becoming part of our lives. Animate materials…