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OMG science
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Two Sustainability Students See Opportunity Hidden in Laundry-Induced Microplastic Pollution

Federal agencies are prioritizing microplastics in drinking water and launching initiatives to detect and remove them from the human body.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Designing with Living Matter: 5 Installations Using Bio-Based Materials and Digital Fabrication

Architecture must integrate ecological considerations and material intelligence to transform design practices and reduce environmental impact.
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

Polymers with purpose: molecules can squirm free of the pack

Densely packed long molecular chains like chromosomes can move past neighboring molecules through crawling motion, according to computer simulations and theoretical modeling.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Facing the Age of Robots? Material Innovation in Architectural Structures

Robotic technology in construction extends beyond automation and cost reduction to fundamentally reshape architectural design, material experimentation, and construction methodologies through collaborative human-robot workflows.
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Fashion & style
fromFast Company
2 months ago

These pretty textiles are made out of human hair

Human hair can be repurposed into durable biotextiles resembling coarse wool and combined with resins for improved structural stability.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

recontextualizing human hair waste as potential raw material for design

This research-based design project by Laura Oliveira investigates discarded as a potential raw material for sustainable design applications. Human hair is produced continuously and in large quantities through everyday grooming practices, yet it is almost always treated as waste once separated from the body and typically disposed of in landfills. Despite its material properties, strength, flexibility, and durability as a keratin-based protein fiber, its remains uncommon within design and research contexts.
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