Silk of the Future: Stronger Than Kevlar Thanks to Chinese GMO Silkworms
China revolutionizes the world of silk with genetically modified silkworms that produce super-resistant filaments. High-tech fabrics on the way.
Goodbye Synthetic Rubber: Bacteria Produce It Cleanly
Startup BaCta challenges synthetic rubber with bacteria that produce natural rubber in the lab. A breakthrough for the environment.
New Piezoelectric Polymers Convert Pressure Into Electricity
Piezoelectric research opens up new scenarios: tires that charge cars, buildings that produce energy by oscillating and more
In Defense of Graphene, the “Bogeyman” That Changed Everything
Graphene, from the subject of conspiracy theories to the protagonist of technological innovation. A journey through the latest research on this material.
Purifying Walls: Respyre's Bet on Urban Moss
Respyre transforms moss into an ally against pollution: to bring nature directly into the heart of the city concrete.
The new plastic is alive, and it self-destructs in 30 days
New bacterial spore-filled plastic resists use but rapidly biodegrades. An innovative solution to the waste problem.
3D Bonding: Goodbye Glue, Wood and Metal Joined by Sound
A new bonding process uses 3D printing to join wood and metal at the molecular level, without the need for traditional glues.
Teflon, the story of an incredible journey: from the atomic bomb to the frying pan
Teflon turns 86: the incredible material that "does not get along with anything" has had a very complex history. We'll summarize it for you.
Nxylon: the super black wood that eats light
The new super-black material made from wood absorbs 99,3% of light. A chance discovery that promises to help several industries.
Goodbye plastic: tomorrow's sustainable packaging comes from barley
New bioplastic from barley promises sustainable and 100% biodegradable packaging. The Danish solution to the global plastic problem.
Glassy gel: the material of the future that regenerates itself
A new glassy gel surprises researchers: hard as glass but flexible and self-healing. A chance discovery that could revolutionize various sectors.
Diamonds in the laboratory and at normal pressure: 15 minutes are enough
South Korean scientists grow diamonds in a laboratory under normal pressure in just 15 minutes. Many important applications.
Environmental breakthrough, plastic created that self-destructs thanks to special spores
Goodbye immortal plastic: it now biodegrades thanks to bacterial spores. Stronger during use, disappears into landfill. Going green.
Phase change concrete melts snow and ice without salt
Researchers at Drexel University have created self-heating concrete by incorporating phase change materials, capable of melting snow and ice for 10 hours.
From plastic to biodegradable silk, a 'bacterial breakthrough' helps the world
RPI research proposes a sustainable solution to the problem of plastic waste, converting it into biodegradable silk through fermentation
Deepmind AI, an 800-year leap forward in materials science
With the discovery of materials that would have taken 800 years to find, Deepmind opens up a future of superconductors and advanced batteries.
Sustainable insulation, the past is the future: rice husk and recycled newspapers
Using rice husk and newspaper, a new eco-friendly insulation material can significantly reduce the environmental impact of construction.
Created a material that combines DNA and glass: it is stronger than steel
A team of researchers has discovered a supermaterial that could revolutionize materials engineering. By combining DNA and glass, they created a material that is 5 times lighter and 4 times stronger than steel.
Harvard, super hydrophobic surface remains dry even underwater
Nature guides science: A new hydrophobic surface developed by Harvard and international partners stays dry underwater for months
LK-99, new episode: is it really superconductive at room temperature?
LK-99 could still surprise us: the latest studies open up the possibility of superconductivity at room temperature. New experimental confirmations awaited
Spider silk from modified silkworms: stronger than Kevlar and 100% natural
A research team produces spider silk from transgenic silkworms, offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fabrics.
