<p>Researchers have developed soft yet durable materials that glow in response to mechanical stress, such as compression, stretching or twisting. The materials derive their luminescence from single-celled algae known as dinoflagellates, which are embedded within the materials. The work was&nbsp;inspired by the bioluminescent waves caused by dinoflagellates during red tide events at San Diego&rsquo;s beaches.</p>

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