Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a specialized 3D printer that utilizes food waste as a raw material. Called the FOODres.AI Printer, it can turn everyday ...

A recent study explored the potential for converting waste plastics into high-value carbon materials for numerous applications, including those supporting energy storage solutions. This collaborative ...

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.

Plastic waste is shifting from environmental burden to a strategic resource as advanced materials turn industrial waste into ...

In today's fast-paced world, convenience often comes packaged in plastic, from shopping bags to food containers, not to mention the seemingly endless supply of plastic water bottles. This useful, ...

A research team led by Assistant Professor Shogo Mori and Professor Susumu Saito at Nagoya University has developed a groundbreaking method of artificial photosynthesis that uses sunlight and water to ...

Cutting through re-inforcement bars during the dismantling a section of footbridge. (Photo by Steve Aland/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images) The question ...

For decades, the dominant model treated waste as something to hide or bury. Today, more city planners and corporate leaders ...

The World Economic Forum, which takes place in Switzerland, aims to meet at least some of the goals its leaders set for the rest of the world. By Shivani Vora Silicone kitchen gear isn’t as ...

A team has shown that artificial photosynthesis is feasible using organic materials. Using the technique, they successfully synthesized useful organic compounds, including pharmaceutical materials, ...