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Researchers engineer shape-shifting noodles | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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MIT Media Lab researchers have engineered shape-shifting noodles which could save on food shipping costs.

Sheets of gelatin transform into 3-D shapes when dunked in water; could save food shipping costs. Watch Video Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office Publication Date : May 24, 2017 Press Inquiries Press Contact : Abby Abazorius Email: abbya@mit.edu Phone: 617-253-2709 MIT News Office Media Download ↓ Download Image Caption : These pasta shapes were caused by immersing 2D flat film into water. Credits : Image: Michael Indresano Production ↓ Download Image Caption : Phytoplankton pasta salad with heirloom tomatoes and wild sorrel (coined by Matthew Delisle). Credits : Image: Michael Indresano Production

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