In recent years, 3D concrete printing has emerged as an attractive candidate to reimagine the construction industry — one of the biggest sources of environmental pollution in the world. But making concrete durable enough for building complex structures is still an … [Read more...] about This is how lobsters are helping make 3D-printed concrete stronger
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This modular treehouse design was inspired by wasp nests
If you’ve ever wondered what tourist resorts might look like in the future, designs proposed for the Tree House Module contest may satisfy some of that curiosity in a rather enchanting way. One particular proposal tho stands out — a modular treehouse that is made up of two … [Read more...] about This modular treehouse design was inspired by wasp nests
Device mimics photosynthesis to convert sunlight and CO2 into clean fuel
Producing clean fuels that have a minimal carbon footprint is an arduous task as current techniques also create by-products in the process, making it difficult and expensive to filter them out. That may no longer be the case soon thanks to a team of scientists from the … [Read more...] about Device mimics photosynthesis to convert sunlight and CO2 into clean fuel
Beetle that lives near volcanos inspires new eco-friendly cooling material
Heating and cooling systems are some of the biggest consumers of energy, so finding ways to passively cool buildings and electronics could be a huge saver of money and the environment. Now, thanks to a beetle that likes to hang out in some of the hottest places on Earth, … [Read more...] about Beetle that lives near volcanos inspires new eco-friendly cooling material
This wound-healing sticky tape was inspired by spiders in the rain
When it comes to design, there’s no better source of inspiration than nature. Recently, scientists at MIT took inspiration from spiders to create a double-sided tape that sticks body issues together after surgery. When it rains, spiders exude a special type of “glue” that … [Read more...] about This wound-healing sticky tape was inspired by spiders in the rain
