Material Science

Carbon fiber composite material with woven texture

September 28, 2026

UT Austin’s Ruthenium Method Recycles pDCPD Parts That Industry Had No Option But to Incinerate — Science Advances Paper Out

New Chemistry Breaks Down Tough-to-Recycle pDCPD Plastic With Less Waste Much conventional mechanical recycling relies on melting, but that approach cannot simply remelt cured pDCPD because its cross-linked thermoset network does not

Foundation Alloy, founded by a team from MIT, uses solid-state metallurgy technology to create a new class of high-performance metals. Photo Source: MIT

Science·Technology

MIT Startup Creates Metals 2x Stronger Without Melting: Foundation Alloy’s Solid-State Revolution

Foundation Alloy, a company launched by MIT researchers, has developed a groundbreaking approach to creating advanced metals that could transform manufacturing across multiple industries. Their new solid-state metallurgy platform produces metal alloys twice as strong as traditional metals while cutting

July 5, 2025

Scientists Harness Mushroom Networks to Develop Eco-Friendly Building Materials 80x Cheaper Than Cement

Materials·Science

Scientists at Binghamton University are tapping into the hidden potential of mushrooms to create stronger, more sustainable materials that could transform industries from construction

Mushroom Tiles Mimic Elephant Skin to Cool Buildings 70% Faster in Wet Conditions

Design·Materials·Science

These fungi-based building tiles mimic elephant skin to cool structures naturally, cutting energy use and offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials. How Mushroom

Inspired by nature, researchers at Princeton have created material that surpasses conventional cement paste in crack resistance and ductility.

Architecture·Materials·Science

Princeton’s New Cement Mimics Oyster Shells: 17 Times Crack Resistance, 19 Times More Ductile

Inspired by the material found in oyster shells and abalone, engineers at Princeton have created a new cement composite that is 17 times stronger against cracks than standard cement and 19 times

Karmactive Team

June 13, 2024

Plant Based·Plastic·Science

From Pond to Green Solution: The Birth of Algae-Based Bioplastics

In an effort to address the global plastic pollution crisis, a team of researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have made a significant breakthrough. They have developed a unique bioplastic from

Rahul Somvanshi

August 1, 2023

Design·Fashion·Plant Based·Sustainability

From Seaweed to Streetwear: Tanguy Mélinand’s Vision for a Sustainable Fashion Future

Emerging from the quiet town of Landéda, in Brittany, France, Tanguy Mélinand’s unique approach to fashion is raising eyebrows worldwide. Inspired by the verdant seaweed-laden coastlines of his hometown, this 23-year-old visionary

Govind Tekale

July 15, 2023

Design·Sustainability

A Sustainable Material Made From Wasted Seashells

Newtab-22 is a material-led design studio co-founded by Hyein Choi and Jihee Moon. The designer duo based out of Seoul and London started from Royal College of Art in 2019. They seek

Karmactive Team

February 26, 2022

Design·Plant Based·Sustainability

Hard & Durable Material Made From Mushrooms: MyLea

Mycotech is a startup based in Indonesia. They create sustainable products, bio-fibers and majorly specialize in MyLea, a form of sustainable leather. BioBo – bricks made from mushroom and mycelium are sustainable

Karmactive Team

January 11, 2022