‘Eco-friendly’ plant-based plastics linked to organ damage
Researchers at Zhejiang University discover liver damage and gut imbalances in mice from biodegradable starch plastics exposure.
Printed skin to replace animal testing
TU Graz and Vellore Institute researchers develop 3D-printed skin with living cells, enabling animal-free cosmetic nanoparticle tests.
Fixing cracks in moon bricks with bacteria
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a method using Sporosarcina pasteurii to repair lunar soil bricks.
Self-densified super-strong wood aims to replace steel
Innovative wood processing technique developed by researchers from Nanjing University yields high-strength, lightweight material.
A safe nuclear battery that could last a lifetime
Researchers at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology are developing nuclear batteries using radiocarbon, offering decades-long power without recharging.
Finding the most heat-resistant substances ever made
From University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science 15/12/23 The most durable, heat-resistant materials ever made could be hiding in plain sight. The U.S. Department of Defense wants to know if minerals and rocks found on Earth and in space hold the secrets of next-generation high-temperature materials. To find out, the DOD awarded […]