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Bacterial Cellulose Supermaterials Break Strength Barriers Scientists at Rice University and University of Houston have ...

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Everything old is new again, at least at the Phoenixville Wastewater Treatment Plant. There, a "new" technology whose actual discovery dates back to before World War I is getting ready to ...

Fashion’s real progress comes when natural materials and modern tools work together. Fibers like cotton, linen, hemp and ...

A new study by researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University and international collaborators provides the most ...

Adding biochar to compost cuts methane and nitrous oxide emissions. It helps composting become more climate friendly.

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“Bio-baiting” is bad for dating. The pitfalls of online dating have been well-documented, with sinister singles lying about their ages, occupations, and physical appearances. However, there’s another ...