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NTU scientists, in collaboration with local ecology and biomimicry design firm bioSEA, have developed ‘fungi tiles’ that could help cool buildings down without consuming energy.

Scientists create ‘fungi tiles’ with elephant skin texture to cool buildings

Electron microscope image showing the frontal view of a female Ikanecator primus.

Eco-friendly treatment saves squid eggs from newfound parasite

Researchers investigated the chemical decomposition products of melanin and explored its potential in the synthesis of biopolymers. According to their findings, melanin could soon become a valuable biomass resource.

Cuttlefish Ink Could Be Key to Sustainable Plastics, Study Finds

Schematic of the in situ growth of carbon dots.

Breakthrough Material Brings Eco-Friendly Methanol Conversion Within Reach

flutes and bottles

Cracking the case for non-glass wine bottles

Two scientists working with coolant

New tech could revolutionize refrigeration

Conventional plastic straws and corn plastic straws did not decompose after 120 days under marine conditions. They have preserved their shape and lost only 5% of their total weight. In the meantime, eco-friendly straws developed by the research team lost more than 50% of their weight after 60 days and decomposed completely after 120 days.

100% biodegradable paper straws that do not become soggy

Making face creams from coffee beans as cosmetics get greener

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