Researchers have successfully grown green algae in a specialized bioplastic “shelter” designed to mimic Mars. The Harvard ...

Reusable foodservice cups have increased in use and popularity as both individuals and venues try to reduce their reliance on ...

Algae grown under Mars-like conditions could make bioplastic building materials for structures to harbor life in space.

These opportunities go beyond cutting environmental footprints—they help companies meet new regulations, strengthen brand ...

If humans are ever going to live beyond Earth, they'll need to construct habitats. But transporting enough industrial material to create livable spaces would be incredibly challenging and expensive.

Scientists have found microplastics in human semen and follicular fluid, according to new research on a small group of adults ...

A group of North Texas doctors and scientists printed part of a human femur—the longest and strongest bone in the body—that ...

Diffusion models like OpenAI's DALL-E are becoming increasingly useful in helping brainstorm new designs. Humans can prompt ...

The accumulation of plastic waste worldwide poses a serious threat to wildlife and ecosystems. Catalytic processes that ...

Sustainable habitats could be built in space without having to bring materials from Earth, an international team of researchers has shown.

These homewares are not only functional, but also double up as statement pieces with their unexpected silhouettes ...

The INST team, led by Dr. Aviru Basu, has developed a 3D-printed scaffold made from biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA)—a ...