New Family of Enzymes Could Transform Common Plant Waste into Fuel and Biodegradable Plastic
The breakthrough means that we may soon be able to turn simple sticks and leaves into nylon and durable materials.
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With Only About 20% of Plastics Being Recycled, New Breakthrough May Be 'Holy Grail' for Recycling
Scientists have found a way to make 100% recyclable plastic that can be broken down from the inside out and reused over and over and over again.
Rooftop Panels of Tiny Plants Can Cleanse Polluted Air at 100 Times the Rate of a Single Tree
In a "world first," scientists are installing panels of microplants to clean up London air pollution with stunning efficiency.
Two Scottish Entrepreneurs Are Working to Replace Palm Oil With the Oil From Used Coffee Grounds
These two men got the idea for their palm oil replacement after they worked in several cafés during their time in college.
Move Over 3D Printers: Scientists Grow Mother-of-Pearl From Bacteria, Perfect for Making Buildings or Bones
Scientists have figured out how to make a cheap, eco-friendly version of one of the world's strongest and lightest organic building blocks: mother-of-pearl.
3D Printed Turtle Eggs Are Being Used to Crack Down on Poaching
As a means of protecting baby sea turtles, this conservation group is planting fake decoy eggs that contain GPS trackers – and they're identical to the originals.
Self-Driving, 3D-Printed Boats Could Free Up Traffic Congestion by Sailing on City Waterways
If you're distrustful of self-driving cars carrying people, what about these autonomous boats that can free up traffic congestion by ferrying goods?
World's First Fully 3D-Printed Electric Motorbike Even Comes With Airless Tires
Apart from the electronics, this sleek new form of sustainable travel was created entirely using a 3D-printer.
Mom Develops New App That Alerts Deaf Parents to When and Why Their Babies Are Crying
Deaf parents who have tested the app say that it has already become an invaluable tool for taking care of their infant children.
Smart Caption Glasses Allow Deaf Audience Members to Watch Live Theater Performers Directly
Sign language interpreters are not always present for live performances – but these new glasses mean that deaf spectators can enjoy the show anyway.
Inexpensive 'First-of-its-Kind' Device Can Generate Electricity From Snowfall
Over 30% of the Earth's surface is covered in snow every winter - and now, this inexpensive new device could use it to generate electricity.
This is the First Ever Image of a Black Hole and Scientists Are Calling It a 'Dream Come True'
For the first time ever, scientists have managed to capture an image of a supermassive black hole - and the results are breathtaking.
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