5+ hour, 38+ min ago  (429+ words) The new material is made from forestry and agricultural "leftovers," like sawdust and straw. For years, the world has relied on oil-based resins to build everything from wind turbines to high-end sports gear. However, even though the materials are strong,…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (437+ words) Using old cell phone batteries to create greener solutions helps researchers get closer to a "circular economy." Discarded phones and a byproduct of paper mills could help researchers unlock greener battery technology.Researchers have found a way to take discarded…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (504+ words) Where Inspiration and Creation Drive Innovation and Production University of Rochester researchers engineered aluminum tubes that stay afloat after suffering severe structural damage. Researchers from the University of Rochester have created metal tubes that can float despite extreme physical damage....