The new plastic is similar to nylon in sturdiness but can degrade under any conditions with sunlight.

Soil health improves, less herbicide is used and a denser crop is grown when farmers plant in the recommended grid pattern.

Scientists will be able to spend more time on experiments and less time calibrating equipment, no matter where they’re working.

A new design for a water purifier uses cellulose and is powered by a polymer that absorbs energy from the Sun.

The AI-designed engine is printed as a single piece of nickel alloy, using an algorithm capable of printing objects with different densities.

Reflecting some of the Sun’s energy away from the Great Barrier Reef could help alleviate the impact of ocean warming on corals.

The new approach presents an attractive alternative to lithium-ion batteries, as it will allow robots to recharge on-the-go by consuming parts of nearby metal surfaces.

There is no need for lab equipment and results are returned in 15 minutes, costing less than €1 per test.

It is the first known bacterium that can feed on polyurethane – one of the world’s most toxic plastics found in shoes and other products.

By tracking the levels of a plant growth hormone, the sensor improves the efficiency and effectiveness of fresh produce transport and storage.

A new plant-based plastic is water-resistant, stronger than other plastics and biodegrades in seawater.

The online game requires players to fold proteins in order to find the most stable configuration for medical use.