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

Soft tissue injuries of the gastrointestinal tract, like ulcers or hemorrhages, can currently be treated only with some form ...

In one of Earth’s driest, most harsh environments, scientists uncovered a micro-miracle. Down in Fumarole Bay on Deception ...

Chirality, a property where structures have a distinct left- or right-handedness, allows natural semiconductors to move ...

Scientists turned food waste into natural plastic films using bacteria that make biodegradable packaging material.

A team of researchers at Texas A&M University, including Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Dr. Karen Wooley and Professor of Chemical Engineering Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus, has developed a biodegradable ...

LOS ANGELES — Two retired ballplayers, left-handed hitters with hundreds of career home runs, stood by the batting cage at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday when a visitor mentioned a name: Roy Hobbs. Both ...

ABSTRACT: As we move toward the 21st century, increasing awareness of environmental impact is driving a shift toward natural-fiber alternatives. This study explores the utilization of bamboo fiber as ...

Researchers have created plant-based microbeads that trap fat in the gut, helping rats lose weight without side effects. Unlike current drugs, the beads are safe, tasteless, and easy to mix into ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2025 — Weight-loss interventions, including gastric bypass surgery and drugs that prevent dietary fat absorption, can be invasive or have negative side effects. Now, researchers ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2025 — No matter whether it’s crushed or cubed, ice eventually melts into a puddle — but an alternative called jelly ice doesn’t. Researchers Jiahan Zou and Gang Sun developed a ...

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: ...