Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis technology that produces precursors of biodegradable nylon from biomass-derived compounds and ammonia. Nylon, the durable and elastic material, ...

Switching to biodegradable plastics could slash toxic pollution by more than a third and dramatically reduce global waste by mid-century, but only if cities and companies invest in the right disposal ...

Humans may be accelerating the rate at which organic matter decomposes in rivers and streams on a global scale, according to a new study. That could pose a threat to biodiversity in waterways around ...

Climate change4 and the global crisis in energy costs are driving scientists to come up with thermal insulation solutions for buildings that are cost-effective, sustainably produced and biodegradable.

As a professor of biomaterials at Imperial College London, Julian Jones focuses on using the latest technology to solve healthcare problems. “The surgeons tell us what they need,” he says. “As the ...