Nanomaterials are being used to give plants novel and augmented functions, with potential applications ranging from self-healing materials to living electronics, report Michael Strano and Juan Pablo ...

Turning ordinary houseplants into sustainable, glowing lamps may soon become a reality, thanks to groundbreaking research by scientists at MIT. By embedding specialized nanoparticles into plant leaves ...

Reliable energy is the heart of our modern economy, and until recently, it has been something that many could take for granted. But as extreme weather events become more frequent, and increasing ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University’s Lysle Whitmer walked the length of the bio-oil production line – from the 55-gallon solvent tank to the twin-screw extruder with its mixing, chopping, heating and ...

Asphalt producers/paving contractors often agonize over the substantial investment required to add a new production facility or replace an existing one, and for good reason. A new asphalt plant, which ...

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Stone tools bear tell-tale markings of fiber technology going back 39,000 years Stone tools bear microscopic evidence of ancient plant technology, according to a study published June 30, 2023 in the ...

Students at Spelman College have developed an artificial intelligence system that allows anyone to communicate verbally with ...