An artificial “polymer” muscle lifts objects 5000 times its own weight
Will robots be able to rely on muscles based on shape memory polymers? These materials are showing very promising results.
Will robots be able to rely on muscles based on shape memory polymers? These materials are showing very promising results.
Life-saving synthetic platelets: easy to store and transport, they could replace blood donations. Clinical trial within two years.
Scientists in Wisconsin turn poplar wood into acetaminophen and other valuable products - a petroleum-free breakthrough for painkillers and fuel.
The AIReactor photobioreactor cleans the air at home with microalgae that convert CO2 and smog into oxygen.
UCLA bioengineers have designed and tested a soft patch that, when applied to the neck, is capable of making the voiceless speak.
Coperni debuts the new Air Swipe bag, made of 99% air and 1% glass thanks to NASA silica airgel, the lightest solid material on the planet.
Neuralink's move towards human testing raises debates in the scientific field: on the one hand there is hope, on the other there is concern about the implications.
The new Dutch solar cycle paths use innovative solar panels, resistant to traffic and wear, offering clean and sustainable energy.
The future of cycling promises a mix of advanced technology and sustainability, which will take us on a techno-ecological adventure.
The clouds over Japan reveal a very bad surprise: are microplastics there too, can they affect the climate?
Lund University's organic electrodes are a breakthrough against tumors and nerve injuries.
The University of Colorado reveals nanocrystals that transform light into mechanical force, promising revolutions in robotics and vehicles.
Human pollution is changing the earth's geology: in Trinidade, an island in Brazil, the latest threat to wildlife is plastic rocks
From biometric monitors to color-changing clothing, a new flexible, color-changing display opens up endless possibilities.
C-PVEH, a new high-performance device, promises to power the future of the Internet of Things by transforming vibrations into electricity.
From "plasticone" stronger than steel to 3D printed mushroom columns, here are the materials that will redesign the construction of the future
Forget moldy fruit: Thai scientists create an invisible coating of cannabis, CBD, to prolong its freshness.
Fluus launches the first biodegradable sanitary napkin to reduce environmental impact: because it makes no sense to keep an object that only serves a few hours.
MIT designs nanoparticles that emulate the blood clotting process, to stop internal bleeding.
New intelligent fabrics change color and shape based on temperature and electricity: revolution for clothing and cars.
Innovative solutions for a sustainable future: 5 interesting ideas in the direction of the circular economy