Graphene is often described as a wonder material. It is strong, electrically conductive, thermally efficient, and remarkably ...

We've seen fungi being used to create useful new materials for construction, fire-retardant building insulation, and even 3D-printed batteries. One of the researchers behind that last doozy, Dr.

Mycelium materials can grow from agricultural and food waste, forming foams, panels, and textiles that challenge plastics in ...

This exclusive eBook captures the story of the past 12 months in materials innovation.From flexible, wearable materials to ...

Shimmering like spun gold, sea silk fabric is so lustrous that some believe it inspired the Greek legends of Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece. For centuries, artisans in the Mediterranean have ...

Materials scientists at Rice University and collaborators have developed a material that uses light to break down a range of ...

The waste crisis is devastating our planet. A lot of the stuff we throw gets dumped in landfills. These massive waste disposal sites are often created by destroying forests or inhabitable lands. For ...

The United States generates more food waste than all but two countries. To address this, the federal government set a goal to cut food waste in half by 2030 compared to 2016 levels, to about 164 ...