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BioLogic: moisture-responsive workout suit made with live cells
When it’s hot inside, you can open a window in the hope that it cools off. However, as an athlete, there is only so much you can take off until it is frowned upon, not ...
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Shoetopia: 3D printed biodegradable shoes that fit everyone
It can be hard to find shoes that fit you well. Maybe your feet are broader than average, or more narrow, or perhaps you have a higher or lower instep. Whatever the case, finding the ...
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Eco-friendly house made of hempcrete instead of concrete
Making concrete releases a lot of CO2, yet it is one of the most used construction materials. An alternative to this material is hempcrete, a concrete-like material made with, as the name implies, hemp. Tav ...
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PHA bioplastic made with the help of predatory bacteria
PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) are polyesters produced by bacteria, which are an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. There are various ways to extract the bioplastic from the bacteria, but these are often inefficient and not environmentally friendly. Now, ...
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Ultra-light sponge material made from ceramic nanofibres
Ceramic is a very heat resistant and strong material. However, if you have ever dropped a plate or mug, you also know that the material is very brittle. Now, researchers at Brown University and Tsinghua ...
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Ties made from bioengineered spider silk
Spider silk is an amazing material. While it looks delicate and fragile, it can hold its own in a strength test against steel and Kevlar, which is used for bulletproof vests. Because of these characteristics, ...
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