Terminator model has living skin made from fungi

Researchers impressed by the 1984 movie The Terminator have created a living skin made from a fungus. The skin, which might sense mild and contact, may someday be used as a sustainable and biodegradable sensor for electronics.

Electronic sensors that may detect stimuli reminiscent of mild, temperature and humidity are sometimes made from silicone and are advanced to fabricate. They are additionally restricted to detecting a number of issues directly, says Antoni Gandia on the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Spain.

Living organisms, such …