Designed objects made from human hair Studio Swine has reimagined human hair as an abundant renewable resource in an increasingly dense world. Human hair can
A door that conforms to the contours of the user This unique door is made up of individual slats, each outfitted with its own sensor,
Materials that emulate biological structures Biological materials exhibit various distinctive characteristics like miniaturization, intricacy, hybridization, hierarchical organizations, flexibility, and resistance. Scientists at Pierre and Marie
Tile made from 100% recycled TV glass What happened to all the old computer monitors and TVs? According to Paul Burns with FireClay Tile, hundreds
Plant-based rigid foam Malama’s polyurethane foam is made of plant-based materials and/or recycled PET (plastic bottles). It is a sustainable solution and cost-competitive with PIR,
Light-transmitting wood Luminoso has embedded optical fibers between layers of solid wood to create a wood material capable of displaying static or moving images. The
Honeycomb paneling system Cellbond manufactures honeycomb panels which may be used as decorative partitions, as well as durable flooring and vandal-resistant panels. The translucent honeycomb
Light-emitting wire ElectroLuminescent Wire consists of a concentric series of layers, each performing a different function. In the center is a solid copper conductor, which
Fluorescent trees Researchers at the Research Center for Applied Science, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, discovered that when gold nanoparticles are implanted in Bacopa caroliniana plants and
Pollutant-absorbing paint Ecopaint is a paint that soaks up some of the most noxious gases from vehicle exhausts. The paint is designed to reduce levels
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