Old Gel, New Gel (VIDEO) University of Tokyo This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption These images were taken using polarized, or twisted, light to visualize areas undergoing stress. (Left) A typical hydrogel has snapped under stress while (right) the self-reinforced gel stretches in spite of the stress, highlighted in red. Credit ©2021 Mayumi et al. Usage Restrictions Credit ©2021 Mayumi et al. License Licensed 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.