Articles
Glowing Garden: Exploring the Intersection of Nature and Technology
Glowing Garden, developed by Studio Roosegaarde, reimagines the natural world by introducing a luminescent display of orchids, flowers, trees, and millipedes. Using specialized lighting technology, the installation reveals how pollinators like butterflies, bees, and fireflies ...
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Safer Recycling Solutions for Food Packaging: A Step Closer
Recycling food packaging into material suitable for new food packaging presents a significant challenge. New materials must meet strict food safety standards, yet the recycling process often introduces contaminants. Researchers at Wageningen University & Research ...
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Rethinking Traditional Screen Printing
Screen printing, a widely used and versatile technique, is often associated with high water consumption and significant waste production. One specific method within screen printing, known as flocking, involves applying small fibres—typically synthetic—to create soft, ...
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3D Printing with Bendable Concrete: A Material Revolution in Construction
Researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) are pioneering the development of a groundbreaking material: bendable concrete designed for 3D printing. This innovative material has the potential to transform construction by improving durability, reducing ...
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À_SOMBRA: Award-Winning Mycelium Urns Transform Burial Practices for a Sustainable Future
The À_SOMBRA project, winner of the 2023 Design for a Better World award in the Concept category, reimagines burial rituals by integrating sustainability, material innovation, and ecological regeneration. Designed by João Pedro Alves Cavalcanti and ...
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Chainmail-Inspired Material: A New Standard in Strength and Flexibility
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed the first-ever two-dimensional (2D) mechanically interlocked polymer, a nanoscale material that combines exceptional strength and flexibility. This innovative material, which mimics the structure of chainmail, features 100 trillion mechanical ...
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