Researchers at Northeastern University have discovered that certain materials commonly used in biodegradable electronics can ...

Northeastern University researchers have discovered that materials used in the development of transient electronics—devices ...

Intrinsic Advanced Materials, makers of CiCLO® technology will debut a new generation of responsible-performance luxury home ...

An experimental pain-relieving drug delivery method for farm animals using microneedle patches may not have delivered an ...

Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet. Some experts suggest making plastics from more "natural" materials, but research shows those still have risks. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition to ban non-biodegradable lawyer bands, stating such matters are beyond the court's jurisdiction. The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition calling for a ...

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 ...

Several new projects turn waste into food for microbes that create PHA, a type of plastic that fully decomposes on its own, offering a less costly alternative to current bioplastics. This fork made of ...

In Mendelian inheritance patterns, you receive one version of a gene, called an allele, from each parent. These alleles can be dominant or recessive. Non-Mendelian genetics don’t completely follow ...

Photograph of the biodegradable arm sleeve npj Flexible Electronics (2025) This is important because: Electronic waste is a global crisis, with over 50 million metric tons generated annually, much of ...

Plastic is one of the most widely used materials, found in everything from packaging and textiles to cars and aircraft. But most plastics are made from petroleum, releasing harmful emissions during ...

The plastic industry is undergoing a substantial transformation in the quest for a more sustainable future. P-Life Japan Inc., established by CEO ISAO TOYAMA, is pioneering biodegradable technologies ...