Manufacturing

After Years of Neglect, Algae Biotechnology Makes a Comeback

Labiotech.eu: Despite their ability to create matter out of thin air, algae and cyanobacteria have long been neglected by the biotech industry. Recently, however, they have started to gain traction in new market niches. In the center of Paris, just…

New zinc batteries can serve as power storage and exterior shell for robots

E&T Magazine: Robots could store up to 72 times more energy if their exteriors were replaced with a new type of rechargeable battery made from zinc, University of Michigan researchers…

Sustainable cement: the simple switch that could massively cut global carbon emissions

The Conversation: August 22 is Earth Overshoot Day, which marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year….

Chemistry Tweak Makes Novel Material Better-Suited to Electronics

Design News: Researchers have been seeking new materials in electronics, but have sometimes run into roadblocks because materials that can perform better than those currently used often aren’t easy to manufacture. Indium nitride is one of those materials. Researchers believe the…