The top March 2016 science ideas highlight a number of scientific research, innovative products and cutting edge services informed by the scientific fields.
Two pieces revealed at New York Fashion Week by threeASFOUR titled Harmonograph and Pangolin were 3D-printed pieces designed based on the principles of biomimicry. The nature-inspired dresses were a part of the brand's Biomimicry collection and were created by threeASFOUR in collaboration with designer Travis Fitch and 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys.
A Cambridge-based startup called Indigo has created a probiotic product for plants that is said to increase the crop yields. The innovation will be particularly interesting in a time marked by unpredictable weather patterns that disrupt natural harvest seasons, where being able to increase yields would be significantly profitable.
Top 70 Science Ideas in March
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Supersonic LEGO Models
This Air France Concorde Model is Made Out of LEGO Bricks
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Folding Virtual Reality Glasses
The Homido Mini Glasses Make Smart Eyewear Compact
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Solar Vineyard Chapels
This Vinyard Design Project Explores the Alchemy of Wine and Architecture
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DIY Internet Device Kits
The Electron Board Lets You Create Original Internet Devices At Home
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Spiral-Patterned Soup Bowls
These Soup Bowls Are Inspired By the Patterns Of Gravitational Waves
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Ultra-Fast 3D Printers
This Device Can Produce 3D-Printed Objects in Mere Minutes
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Solar-Powered Outerwear
This Solar-Powered Fabric Keep Consumers Warm Without the Extra Layers
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Printed Biomimicry Dresses
threeASFOUR Unveiled Two Printed Fashion Designs at NYFW
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Kinetic Energy Harvesting Shoes
InStep NanoPower Footwear Technology Transforms Steps into Energy
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Plant-Specific Probiotics
This Company Increasing Crop Yields with Probiotics for Plants
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Germ-Magnifying Faucets
The 'Clean Clear' Faucet Packs a Digital Microscope into the Concept
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Anti-Wrinkle Skin Patches
Innoture's 3D-Printed Radara Micro Needle Patches Address Anti-Aging
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Universe-Revealing Telescopes
James Webb Space Telescope is the Most Powerful of Its Kind
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Reactive Bendable Smartphone
The 'ReFlex' Packs an OLED Display with Intuitive Features
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Bacteria-Scanning Peripherals
The Ultra HD Scientific Slide Scanner Digitizes Lab Work
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Rubble-Invading Robots
This Robotic Cockroach Can Access Tight Spaces Inside Rubble
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Ice-Melting Roadways
This Conductive Concrete Roadway Melts Snow and Ice on Contact
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Caffeine-Diffusing Bracelets
This Wearable Device Delivers Caffeine Directly into the Bloodstream
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Pharmaceutical-Removing Water Filters
The 'Cove' Water Filtration Unit Provides Fresh, Crisp H2O
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Mind-Controlled Prosthetics
This Prosthetic Device Allows For Independent Control of Fingers
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Cancer-Detecting Gloves
This New Type of Pressure Sensor Will Detect Tumors by Touch
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Diabetes-Reversing Platforms
Suggestic Creates Custom Lifestyle Plans for Type 2 Diabetes Reversal
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Smart Microscopic Cameras
The 'ScopeAround' Wireless Video Camera Provides Enhanced Functionality
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Retail Hearing Assistance Systems
Wegmans' Special Devices Help Customers With Hearing Loss
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Floating Imagery Systems
This Mitsubishi Electric Technology Allows For Floating Aerial Displays
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Exoskeleton Leg Supports
The Archelis Offers Leg Support for Surgeons During Procedures
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Undersea Data Centers
This Microsoft Data Center is Located Beneath the Pacific Ocean
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Migraine-Alleviating Inhalers
This Inhaler is Designed to Provide Relief for Migraine Sufferers
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Test-Tube Meatballs
Memphis Meats' Lab-Grown Meat Could Revolutionize the Food Industry
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Rotten Apple-Powered Batteries
These Sodium-Ion Batteries Feature Carbon Drawn From Rotten Apples
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3D-Printed Steel Bicycles
These Stainless Steel Bicycles Were Welded Using a Robotic Arm
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Self-Parking Chairs
The Intelligent Parking Chair is Inspired By Nissan's Park Assist Tech
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Disease-Fighting Insects
Oxitech's Genetically Modified Mosquitos are Fighting the Zika Virus
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Salt-Embedded Asphalt
This Winter-Friendly Scientific Breakthrough Could Prevent Frozen Roads
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Energy-Efficient Airplanes
EasyJet Will Test a New Hydrogen Fuel System to Cut Emissions
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Aircraft Maintenance Software
The Electronic Logbook Will Reduce Delays Caused By Technical Issues
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Exoskeleton-Controlling Devices
The Stentrode is an Implant That Helps People Control Exoskeletons
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Virtual Museum Visits
The Guggenheim Museum's Artwork Can Now Be Viewed Through Google Street View
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Commercial Space Vehicles
Virgin Galactic Unity Space Vehicle was Unveiled in Mojave California
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Blood Pressure-Monitoring Apps
The Wythings HyResult App Accessory Can Analyze Your Blood Pressure
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Sensory Paper Skins
A Team of Researchers Created an Artificial Skin from Household Items
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Molecular Food Indexes
This Database Encourages Worldwide Standards for Food Integrity
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Watery Radio Antennae
Mitsubishi's Radio Antennae are Comprised of Columns Of Sprayed Seawater
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Knee-Knocking Exoskeletons
The Knee Perturbator Intentionally Knocks Wearers On Their Knees
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Navigational Mobility Masks
The 'Proximity Hat' Provides Pressure Feedback to Guide the Wearer
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Responsive 4D-Printed Flowers
A Team at Harvard Introduced a Dynamic 4d Printing Technique
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GPS-Carrying Vultures
This City is Equipping Black Vultures with GoPros to Locate Illegal Dumps
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Swim-Coaching Wearables
The SwimBot Wearable Swimming Coach Gives Feedback On Your Technique
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Cloud-Based Vision Platforms
The Aira Platform Combines Smart Glasses, Smartphones & Smart Humans
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Equipment-Sharing Medical Groups
Cohealo is a Sharing Economy Solution for the Healthcare Industry
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Damage-Mitigating Football Helmets
The Mitigatium Helmet Prevents Secondary Effects Of Head Impact
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Animal-Free Laboratory Testing
New Technology Replicates the Liver and Could Stop Animal Testing
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Modular Imaging Blocks
The Cambits Imaging System Allows For Convenient Scientific Imaging
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Cancer-Sniffing Machines
The Odoreader Detects Prostate Cancer By Analyzing Urine
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Amphibious Copter Drones
The Loon Copter Can Float Underwater and Soar In the Sky
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Autonomous Robotic Warships
This DARPA Unmanned Vessel Can Track Hostile Submarines
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Artificial Palm Oil Alternatives
These Scientists are Using Food Waste to Make Fake Palm Oil
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Portable Bomb Detectors
The CBD-100 Uses Wave Radars to Identify Suicide Bomb Threats
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Geeky Family Activities
The Maine State Library's Inventor's Challenge Program Promotes DIY Play
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Limb-Controlling Implants
This Implantable Device Would Turn Thought into Prosthetic Movement
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Earthquake-Detecting Apps
The 'MyShake' App Enables Earthquake Detection from a Smartphone
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Smartened Videogame Characters
Super Mario Can Learn From Luigi Thanks to Social AI
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Autonomous Drone Platforms
The Dronebox Platform Can Charge and Launch Drones Automatically
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Pedestrian Detection Algorithms
This New Technology is More Accurate Than Existing Alternatives
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Implantable Medical Radios
This Injectable Device Broadcasts Information from Within the Body
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Correlation-Choosing Games
The 'Guess the Correlation' Game is Designed For Math Geeks
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Ear Medication-Delivery Devices
This Drug Delivery Device Will Deliver Drugs Into the Inner Ear
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Voice ID Banking Systems
HSBC will Start Rolling Out Biometric Verification for Customers
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Counterfeit Drug-Weeding Apps
Miti Health's Inventory Management System Addresses African Problems
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Probiotic Berry Smoothies
Erewhon & Who Gives a Crap Blended the C.R.A.P. Smoothie
AI-Driven Probiotic Campaigns
Florastor Innard City Uses AI to Visualize Gut Health Support
Flattering Spring-Forward Garments
Mars The Label Adapts Its Sculpted Silhouettes to Springtime
Botanical Signal Exhibits
Plant Pulses Installation Presents a Multisensory Plants Interpretation
Plant-Powered Collagen Skincare
Aveda's Advanced Botanical Kinetics Spotlights Vegan Collagen
Sustainable Design Materials
Mycoworks' 'Reishi' is Transforming Sustainability in Interior Design
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
AI-Powered Cultivated Meat Fermenters
The Cultivated B is Introducing New Biosensor Technology
Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags
Lab-Grown Leather Ltd and VML Develop a Special Bag Using DNA
Microbiome Research Fellowship Grants
Danone North America Announces Its Annual Fellowship Grant
Probiotic-Rich Juice Shots
The Pressed Gut Biome+ Shot Has Up to 10-Billion CFUs of Probiotics
Bio-Based Anti-Aging Ingredients
ACTIVON Presents its Activonol Series at in-cosmetics Global 2026
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Probiotic Cleaning Sprays
Cif Infinite Clean Keeps Surfaces Tidy with Microbiome Technology
3D-Printable Packaging Pastes
Engineers from University of Washington Developed a Printable Paste
Furry Mycelium Sustainable Chairs
Aifunghi is a Branf Working to Make Mycelium Furniture Enticing
Science-Backed Wellness Shots
More Labs Expands into Sprouts Farmers Market Locations
Biotech Fragrance Hair Masks
K18 x Future Society Scented a Product with Extinct Flower DNA
Chromatic AI Food Printers
The iKoffy EdiBot Prints Edible Designs in Full Color
AI-Paired Wound Patches
MedicosBiotech Won a CES 2025 Innovation Award in Digital Health
Military Grade-Inspired Sandals
Maharishi and Birkenstock Join for the Mogami Terra Tech Shoe
Fragrance-Focused Innovation Challenges
Indovinya Runs an Open Call for the Personal Care Industry
Biomimetic Fashion Lines
Nonhuman Life is a Collection by P.Andrade Inspired by Organic Forms
Science-Forward Cleaning Startups
Dirty Labs Expands with a Bio-Enzyme Dishwasher Detergent
Experimental Programmable Clothing
Issey Miyake Debuts a Shape-Shifting Jacket Powered by Steam
High Fiber Prebiotic Sodas
Living Things Has a New Cherry & Lime Variant for Spring
Compostable Sole Sneakers
Stella McCartney and Balena Updated the S-Wave Sport Sneaker Style
Biophilic Workplace Designs
Mangrove Garden Office by Bean Buro Reimagines Corporate Spaces
Scientist-Founded Skincare Brands
Parëva Beauty Shares Radical Transparency and Proven Results
Targeted Probiotic Supplements
Smart Strains Deliver Clinically Tested Bacteria for Specific Goals
Fungal Protein Pigments
Michroma Engineers Dual-Purpose Colors With Nutritional Benefits
Human Microbiome-Powered Meditation Experiences
Seed Health & Open Develop an Auditory Experience
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
Activated Probiotic Powders
Flora Code's Patented Technology "Wakes Up" Bacteria in the Gut
Winter Venue Probiotic Partnerships
ZBiotics Partners with the Snow Lodge and the Après Ski Club
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
Biotech-Formulated Gut Health Supplements
Greespi Supports Gut Health and Cellular Nutrition
Floral Technical Capsule
Arc’teryx x BEAMS BOY Cosmic Bloom Introduces Purple-Toned Outdoor Gear
Prebiotic Skincare Collectibles
POND'S Biome Buddies Represent Components of Ultra Light Biome Gel
AI-Powered Drug Discovery Platforms
Amazon Launches Bio Discovery AI Platform
Progressive Protein-Material Fashion
Nanamica Launches the Second Instalment of Brewed Protein
Plant-Based Feather Fashion
Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2026 Ready-to-Wear Debuted "Fevvers"
Marine Biotech Skincare
Dulcie's Packaging Uses a Bio-Based, 100% Home-Compostable Material
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Gut Health Innovation Labs
The New Danone OneBiome Lab is Located in Paris, France
Mycelium Leather Bags
The Myco Travel Pouch is Made from a Breakthrough Plant-Based Material
Multi-Tasking Dietary Supplements
Seed Health's New Supplement Approach is Titled 'Co-Biotics'
Smart-Dosing Fragrance Robots
IFF's Colibri Robot Shortens the Time from Ideation to Formulation
Botanically Inspired Fashion Lines
Burberry x Highgrove Mix Fashion & Environmental Stewardship
2-Step Digestive Health Systems
Super-Biome by Juice Plus+ Combines a Capsule & Drink Mix
Plant-Based Skin Regeneration Compounds
Amorepacific Releases Its Groundbreaking Research Findings
Biomorphic Travel Capsule
The Living Systems Collection Merges 3d Printing with Organic Design
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Probiotic-Infused Athleisure
The Coperni C+ Collection is "a Skincare Gesture You Wear"
Biotech Body Sculpting
Provital Introduces Metabolism-Driven Body Actives
Probiotic-Packed Recipes
Mindful Chef & The Gut Health Doctor Created Good-for-the-Gut Recipes
Biobased Clothing Collections
Coperni’s C+ Collection Merges Regenerative Clothing & Bio Material
Performance-Driven Bedding Capsules
Pacific Home Fashion Debuts Its Spring 2026 Bedding Collection
Genetic Data AI-Training Initiatives
Basecamp Research Unveils Trillion Gene Atlas
Gut Health-Supporting Gummies
Plant People Launches Its WonderBiome Gummy For Bloat Support
Biotech Beauty Partnerships
L'Oréal and Institut Pasteur Team Up to Advance Skin Health Science
Microplastic-Fighting Fabric Innovation
CiCLO Technology Boosts Biodegradable Textile Adoption
Fruit-Inspired Design Collections
Yuria Kailich and Joel Harding Showcase Soft Grounds
Plant-Based Biodegradable Plastic Altneratives
Shellworks Raises $15M for Vivomer Scale-Up
Biotech-Powered Skincare Routines
Veriphy Skincare Boasts a Powerful Five-Step Routine
Fungi-Inspired Multidisciplinary Art Projects
Black Void Presents the Ethereal Biosphere 3
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Gut Bacteria-Focused Health Companies
Bioma.Health Emphasizes the Importance of Gut Microbiomes
Bali-Inspired Cooking Products
These Big Tree Farms Bali Products Respond to Gen Z Appetites
Microbiome-Friendly Eczema Skincare
Hypothesis' Enzyme Tech Targets Bacteria & Supports Balance
Carbon-Neutral Drinkable Greens
Future Salad Kids Nourishes with Superfoods & Probiotics
Bio-Based Single-Use Cups
The VeriGreen Plus Was Created by eGreen and Polymateria
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Soft Structural Packaging
The Project Ara Explores Air‑filled Biomimicry as a Design Material
Plant-Based Indian Cuisine Products
These New Blue Tribe Products Come in Two Variations
High-Protein Gut Desserts
Planton's Gut-Friendly Indulgence is Full of Functional Ingredients
Biotransformable Cup Designs
The Verigreen Plus Biotransformable Cup for Single Use Packaging
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Expanded AI Cleaning Solutions
Plastno Expands its Eco-Friendly Cleaning Line and Debuts an AI App
Science-Backed Wooden Installations
Kristina Pulejkova Creates the Seed Stories Installation
Asian-Inspired Protein Powders
Plantiigood Offers Vegan-Friendly Flavors Like Slow-Cooked Taro
Organic Light Sculptures
The Lapso Bacteria Cellulose Lamp Rethinks Material in Lighting
Premium Hybrid Meats
Carnéa Products Harmonize Meat and Plant-Forward Ingredients
Powerful Probiotic Supplements
Nature’s Sunshine Spotlights Its Probiotic Eleven
Fungi-Powered Diapers
HIRO's MycoDigestible Diaper Comes with Plastic-Eating Fungi
Nutrient-Dense Fungi Protein Products
Nature’s Fynd Debuts Fy™ Bites and Fy™ Culinary Base
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Integrated Planter Worktables
The Plantable Office Line by SurfaceWorks into Plant-Friendly Tables
3d-Printed Retail Suitcases
The 3d Printed Suitcase Reframes Retail as Human-Centred Experience
Experimental Classroom Layouts
Smarin Has Caught Attention for Its ÉColetopie System
Advanced Biological Research Technologies
Illumina Debuts a Series of Multiomic Technologies
Plant-Powered Superfood Meals
GRUBBY's Plant Points Menu Helps People Eat 30 Unique Plants Weekly
Japanese Creative Innovation Hubs
Karimoku Furniture Introduces the Karimoku Research Hub
Living Structure-Based Pavilions
The Picoplanktonics is This Year's Canada Pavilion
Functional Fungi Innovation Labs
The M2 Center of Innovation Will Open in February 2026
Personalised Immersive Wellness
Emergence at 113 Spring is a New Multi-Sensorial Wellness Curation
PFAS-Fighting Probiotics
Cambiotics Helps to Reduce the Body’s Toxic Load Via the Microbiome
3d Printed Lighting Sets
Tierra, Mar Y Aire by Faro Barcelona Explores Circular Material Systems
AI Drug Platforms
Insilico Medicine And GenEditBio Deploy AI To Speed Rare-Disease Work
Microbiome-Friendly Beauty Sticks
BiomeBlush Provides a Pop of Color with Prebiotics & Postbiotics
HIV Treatment Research Projects
INRS Researchers Work with Plant-Based Molecules for Treatment
Bio-Intelligence Research Initiatives
All Here is Embarking on the Bio-Intelligence Initiative
Industry-Advancing AI-Powered Innovation Tools
3M is Presenting a Suite of Tech Advancements
Compact Bio-Synth Gadgets
The Pocket Scion Biofeedback Instrument Makes Plants Musical
Air-Infused Material Experiments
Project Ara Explores Air and Biomimicry as Lightweight Material
Eco-Friendly Whimsical Textile Collections
Pallas Textiles Creates the Sustainable Reve Collection
Advanced Synbiotic Formulations
BP Nutriscience Released a Prebiotic and Probiotic Supplement
Compact Mycelium Biohybrid Robots
A Team of Researchers Create a Mushroom Robot Design
Plant-Based Food Ingredient Ranges
These New ViaMia Products are Ready-to-Use
Barcon-Negative Architecture
Living Bio‑cement Architecture's Picoplanktonics Captures Co₂
Sustainable Growth Systems
TreeSoil 3d-Printed Bricks Support Young Trees in Changing Climates
Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs
Grybova Hata Evokes Mycelial Growth Via Bio-Based Materials
Biophilic-Inspired Rug Collections
Bodo Sperlein Designs the Botanica Rugs for GAN
Spring-Ready Outdoor Apparel
Earth\Studies Launches a New Performance Articles Capsule
Nature Integrated Offices
Bochum Office Embeds Gardens and Felt Paths to Enhance Well‑being
Plant-Based Food Tracking Programs
Gosh! Plant Points Encourages Plant-Based Eating
Festive Plant-Powered Meal Kits
GRUBBY Launched a Protein-Packed Plant-Based Christmas Menu
Biomaterial Interior Design
Spring Studio Forms Sustainable Interiors for World Heritage Centre
Probiotic Sourdough Debuts
Angel Yeast Transforms Traditional Bread with Live Bacterial Cultures
Veterinary Medicine Advancements
AniBioM Debuts a New Product for Managing Intractable Pet Disease
Bio-Reinforced Public Seating
PhytoSymbiosis Seat Uses Ivy Growth to Strengthen Concrete Structure
Kombucha By-Product-Formed Leathers
Nishtha Luhadia and Aditi Shinde Uses SCOBY for an Art Exhibit
AI Venture Studios
Making Science Recently Debuted AWAKE Venture Studio
Resilient Cocoa Plant Partnerships
Mars and Pairwise Partnered to Combat the Cocoa Crisis
Weed Management Systems
University of Copenhagen Scientists Propose Crop Pigmentation
Mood Management Postbiotics
Mood Balance by SecondKind Features Studied Postbiotics & Saffron
AI-Driven Drug Discovery Collaborations
Pierre Fabre Laboratories & Iktos Partner on a New System
In-Situ Circular Furniture
PORTAL by Decibel Prints Furniture Live to Demonstrate Circular Design
Four-Week Dietary Supplement Systems
Good Bacteria Launches First Rotating Synbiotic
Programmable Foam Lattice Systems
EPFL Unveiled The Programmable Lattice
Bio-Based Packaging Concepts
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt Debut Paper-Based Packagings
Nature-Inspired Modular Pouf Concepts
Fabricio Auler Designs the Playful Apego Modular Pouf
Advanced Simple Ingredient Flavors
BioSymphony from Sensient Flavors & Extracts are Naturalistic
Advanced Probiotic Serums
Phyla's Acne Phage Serum Leverages Breakthrough Phage Technology
Plant-Based Catering Guides
The ProVeg International Catering Guide Offers Inspiration
Plant-Based Wellness Digital Storefronts
The Sisters of the Valley Debuts a New Digital Storefront
Redefined Fermentation-Forward Prebiotics
The 'Your Flora Probiotic' Line Restores Gut Health
Microbiome Skincare Pharmacy Rollouts
Gallinée Launches Pharmacy Expansion with Shiseido
Fermented Vegetable Meat Alternatives
GRUBBY and Symplicity Collaborated on Limited-Edition Dishes
Compact Autonomous Farms
Canopii Unveils the Official Canopii Robotic Greenhouse