STRAIN 3 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Graduate student Wei Meng works at a test rig at a Rice University lab, validating measurements of strain in a variety of materials with strain-sensing smart skin. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.