Materials
Watch our talk with Arthur Mamou-Mani about his bioplastic COS installation
Thomas Vailly uses sunflowers to make bio-based materials
University of Wollongong uses stem cells to 3D-print human ears
Scientists turn carbon dioxide back into coal
Black Panther’s Oscar-winning costumes include 3D-printed designs
Scientists create temperature-regulating fabric
Tessa Spierings’ tactile sound system explores the acoustic properties of materials
Bastian Beyer uses bacteria to calcify knitting into construction materials
Rowan Minkley and Robert Nicoll recycle potato peelings into MDF substitute
Algae curtain by EcoLogicStudio could make buildings more eco-friendly
Five materials that could help us design a more sustainable future
10 bioplastic projects made from algae, corn starch and other natural materials
Neri Oxman builds with melanin for Totems project
Bontrager’s WaveCel bike helmet promises to radically reduce head injury
Researchers re-engineer cob into sustainable new building material CobBauge
UNStudio develops The Coolest White paint to cool down our cities
Layer’s smart Move seating for Airbus adapts to the passengers’ needs
“Metallic wood” is as strong as titanium but five times lighter
BMW and North Face debut futuristic Futurelight camper concept at CES
Beer Holthuis designs 3D printer that uses recycled paper
Novameat develops 3D-printed vegan steak from plant-based proteins
Zaha Hadid Architects and ETH Zurich debut concrete pavilion with 3D-knitted formwork
Halo smart collar designed to protect athletes from concussion
