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Medicine
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Scientists want to treat complex bone fractures with a bone-healing gun

A polycaprolactone–hydroxyapatite implant extrudable at 60°C promoted faster femur healing in rabbits but needs better degradation, infection control, load-bearing validation, and large-animal safety testing.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Are We On the Verge of a Pollen Manufacturing Boom?

The range of materials used in manufacturing looks very different now than it did a decade or two ago. It's a lot easier to find bamboo used to make a host of items, from furniture to paper products; in 2019, luxury automaker Bentley noted that it was looking into a leather alternative made from grapes and other wine byproducts. Not every initiative pans out as planned - but when it does work, it makes for a fascinating case study in innovation and sustainability.
Science
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

biomaterial tiles by fahrenheit 180 reimagine lisbon's azulejos with oyster shells and seaweed

Fahrenheit 180º, a design collective founded by Jeremy Morris and Luca Carlisle, develops From the Tagus to the Tile, an installation exploring the potential of regenerative biomaterials in architectural surfaces. Presented in the gardens of Gulbenkian Center of Modern Art, the project reinterprets the city's traditional azulejos using produced from oyster shells and seaweed collected from the Tagus River, the Sado Estuary, and local food systems.
Environment
Environment
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Reimagining Lisbon's Azulejos: Regenerative Biomaterial Tiles from the Tagus River

Repurposed oyster shells become biomaterials that recreate Lisbon tile aesthetics and produce functional objects, promoting bioregional repair and circular material practices.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Using pollen to make paper, sponges, and more

Reengineered pollen shells can be softened into a microgel to create eco-friendly materials and drug-delivery vehicles.
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

MycoWorks Turns Mycelium Into Luxe Leather-Like Alternatives

Mushrooms and mycelium networks demonstrate the potential of Reishi™, a sustainable luxury material rivaling animal leather.
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

Sympoiesis: Iris van Herpen's Oceanic Couture Vision | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Iris van Herpen's Sympoiesis Collection integrates innovation and craftsmanship, redefining contemporary fashion through materials and sustainable practices.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 months ago

korvaa shoes come to life using mycelium, bacterial nanocellulose and biodegradable plastics

The Korvaa shoes represent a significant advancement in sustainable fashion, showcasing how mycelium, bacterial nanocellulose, and biodegradable plastics can be harmoniously integrated for eco-friendly footwear.
Fashion & style
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Scientists Gene-Hack Spider to Produce Bright-Red Silk

CRISPR-Cas9 can successfully modify spider silk, leading to new potential applications in materials science.
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
5 months ago

Sweden's greentech firm Lignin Industries bags 3.9M

Lignin Industries AB has secured €3.9M to scale its production of renewable biomaterials from lignin, aiming to replace fossil-based plastics.
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