Can desert sand be used to build houses and roads?
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology develop eco-friendly concrete using desert sand and plant additives.
Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin
Penn State researchers create multifunctional smart skin that adapts to stimuli, enabling camouflage and information encryption.
New window insulation blocks heat, but not your view
University of Colorado Boulder researchers develop MOCHI, a transparent silicone gel that traps heat using tiny air bubbles.
Sulfated yeast rises to the challenge facing rare earth metals
Osaka Metropolitan University researchers develop innovative S-yeast solution, significantly enhancing metal adsorption and recycling efficiency.
New 3D printing method ‘grows’ ultra-strong materials
EPFL researchers develop innovative technique using hydrogels, achieving unprecedented density and strength in metal and ceramic structures.
3D printing “glue gun” can generate bone grafts directly onto fractures in animals
Sungkyunkwan University researchers developed a compact device that customises implants, enhancing surgical efficiency and bone healing.
No-sort plastic recycling is near with new catalyst
Northwestern University researchers develop a nickel-based catalyst to simplify recycling mixed polyolefin plastics, enhancing efficiency.
Researchers use seaweed to manufacture raw materials for civil construction
University of São Paulo develops eco-friendly ceramic clay using sargassum, reducing coastal pollution and improving energy efficiency.
Scientists build cyborg insect assembly line for search and rescue
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University automate cyborg insect assembly, reducing preparation time by 60 times.
Reusable ‘jelly ice’ keeps things cold — without meltwater
University of California, Davis researchers develop compostable gelatin-based cooling material, reducing contamination risks in food supply.