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 ...
This video breaks down the split-second sequence that allows a Venus flytrap to catch prey with shocking accuracy. Viewers ...
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 ...
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 ...
Picture an all-electric home with smart appliances that talk to each other via WiFi to figure out when to pull power from the grid. That’s the idea behind something called ‘virtual power plant’ ...