Material Science

January 11, 2022

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

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 beneficial and intriguing properties of materials, trying to

February 26, 2022

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

Design·Fashion·Plant Based·Sustainability

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

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

Plant Based·Plastic·Science

In an effort to address the global plastic pollution crisis, a team of researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have made a significant

Design·Materials·Science

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

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 Tiles Keep Buildings Cool Scientists at Singapore’s Nanyang

Rahul Somvanshi

May 5, 2025

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