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Blooming biodegradable face masks

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In response to the growing plastic pollution by single-use face masks, Dutch brand Marie Bee Bloom designed biodegradable face masks made of rice paper, embedded with Dutch meadow flower seeds. During the pandemic, the use ...

Morphing pasta as new metamaterial

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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (USA) developed flat-packed pasta that morphs into shape when cooked. Pasta comes in many shapes and sizes, each having a different mouth-feel because of it. However, due to these iconic ...

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The world’s first self-charging solar cargo e-bike

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Dutch company Need The Globe (NTG) developed what they say is the first-ever solar cargo e-bike, called SunRider. The cargo bike was developed as a last-mile delivery concept, to lower environmental impact. It is powered ...

3D printed lamps made from recycled ceramics

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Reprint Ceramics, a joint initiative consisting of Fabrique Publique and Coudre Studio, consists of a series of parametrically designed 3D printed lamps, made from recycled ceramics. Using post-industrial and post-consumer ceramics waste, the project aims ...

The world’s first hemp watch

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British eyewear brand Hemp Eyewear developed what they say is the world’s first hemp watch called Hemp MVMNT, which also features a pineapple leather strap. The unisex Hemp MVMNT watches are made of Hemp Eyewear’s ...

The world’s whitest paint to cool buildings

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Researchers at Purdue University in the US created the whitest paint yet. Reflecting 98% light, the paint may cool buildings enough to reduce the need for air conditioning. In October, the researchers created an ultra-white ...