Most furniture foam is burned because recycling is hard. New 'breakomer' monomers add built-in breaking points, enabling mild ...

Scientists build a synthetic metabolism that converts CO2-derived formate into valuable chemicals outside living cells.

Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

In a breakthrough that defies nature, Northwestern University and Stanford University synthetic biologists have created a new ...