Melissa Sterry A bioplastic made from lobster shells leads wave of material innovation designweek.co.uk - By Henry Wong Among a new crop of environmentally-focused material projects is a “freshwater-free fabric” and a bio-iridescent sequin made of wood …
Melissa SterryBiology The Secret History of Bioluminescence | Hakai Magazine hakaimagazine.com - Hakai Magazine Bioluminescent organisms use their ability to glow for a variety of reasons, including defense. This cardinalfish spits out an ostracod, moments …
Melissa SterryOysters Oysters produce 3-D structures organised by physical processes phys.org - University of Granada Scientists from the University of Granada (UGR) have discovered that oysters are capable of producing three-dimensional structures organized by …
Melissa SterryCrystals Scientists determine the structure of glass-shaping protein in sponges phys.org - Dresden University of Technology Sponges are some of the oldest animals on Earth. They live in a wide range of waters, from lakes to deep oceans. Remarkably, the skeleton of some …
Melissa SterryComposting Olson Kundig unveils Recompose facility for composting human bodies dezeen.com - Bridget Cogley American firm Olson Kundig Architects has revealed plans for an after-death facility in Seattle where human bodies will be composted and turned into …
