Researchers grow futuristic bacteria-based leather that dyes itself
It's plastic-free and vegan — and more sustainable than current alternatives.
Tag: materials
Could rice husk and newspapers create a new sustainable insulation material?
It could help bring down the environmental impact of the construction sector
Scientists zoom in on snake skin to see how they navigate sandy surfaces
Sidewinder snakes helped solve a puzzling conundrum.
Bioprinting as a matter of the heart
Researchers turn to alginate bioink and 3D printers for breakthrough heart models.
Scientists look at ways to make cheap, eco-friendly leather alternatives from fungi
The resulting materials exhibit properties similar to leather, but are much better for the environment.
Flash-baking waste could make for stronger concrete and protect the environment
If it has carbon, this research team is interested in baking it to a crisp.
Oldest material on Earth is stardust found in meteorite
The dust grains were formed 5 to 7 billion years ago.
Researcher devise ‘metallic wood’ that’s stronger than titanium but could float on water
"The reason we call it metallic wood is not just its density, which is about that of wood, but its ...
Smart clothes may be right around the corner, thanks to a new fabrication technique
Smart clothes -- not watches -- are the future of wearables.
Boiling-acid-proof virus’ outer shell structure could inspire better medication, sturdier buildings
Not bad for such a small thing.
We may face a huge shortage of essential raw materials stiffling green energy if governments don’t step up their game
Mining is dirty work. But more to the point, it's very slow to set-up.
New engineered spider silk material could lead to better wound stitches
Scientists believe they might have finally untangled the method of creating spider silk-like materials.
Stanford researchers develop the coolest clothes – literally
Stanford engineers have developed cheap, low-cost textiles that can cool your body much more efficiently than existing clothes.
KTH researchers develop transparent wood for use in building and solar panels
Wood, one of the cheapest and most widely used construction materials humanity has ever employed, has just had its range ...
Nano-enhanced textiles could lead us to a brighter future with no laundry
Tired of laundry day? Pioneering nano research into self-cleaning textiles could soon make cleaning your clothes as easy as hanging ...
New MIT material can soak up solar heat and release it on demand
A team of researchers from MIT created a material that can make use of solar energy in a novel way, ...
Self-repairing concrete might build the future
Tomorrow's bridges, tunnels and other engineering structures might be built with a different type of "smart" concrete: Belgian researchers at ...
Berkeley scientists create material that changes color when pulled or twisted
It's awesome when engineers can take inspiration from nature and design something truly spectacular - now, a Berkeley team has ...