A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact ...

In an advance that could help ensure people are taking their medication on schedule, MIT engineers have designed a pill that ...

They believe such plastics can be used in medical products, car components, insulation and packaging. The plan is to develop ...

The traditional paradigm of metallic biomaterials requires metals with improved corrosion resistance in the body. A new class ...

In the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) process, metal powder is selectively melted and solidified layer by layer using a laser ...

Bamboo plastic sounds like a compelling eco-friendly material for a variety of applications, but its questionable durability and recyclability leave a lot to be desired. Researchers at Northeast ...

Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but is also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil. Plastics ...

Healthcare is awash in single-use plastics. In U.S. healthcare facilities alone, more than 2,800 tons of plastic packaging and products are thrown out every day. Few people are more aware of this than ...

A new study published in Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering has compared the impacts of traditional and biodegradable microplastics on pea growth and soil health. The research shows ...

Have you felt disgust when taking a walk along the riverside or plunging into the sea to escape the summer heat, only to spy a used wet wipe floating along the surface? Or shock at finding out that ...

ONEKAMA — Portage Lake Garden Club members recently learned about compost and composting methods. Jaczkowski, SEEDS composting manager gave a presentation to the group. SEEDS is an ecology and ...