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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Salt-Embedded Asphalt
This Winter-Friendly Scientific Breakthrough Could Prevent Frozen Roads
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Disease-Fighting Insects
Oxitech's Genetically Modified Mosquitos are Fighting the Zika Virus
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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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Biomimicry Hiking Boots
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Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
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Plant-Based Exercise Shirts
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Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
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Crop-Scouting Robots
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Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes
The BioHome3D is Constructed from Sustainable Materials
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Future-Facing Tech Brand Chairs
The 'Seed Chair' by Povilas Grigas is Imagined for Google Offices
Hydroponic Plant-Growth Ecosystems
The Square Greens Pod is a Compact Device to Cultivate Food
Bio-Enhanced Skincare Ranges
Orveda's Signature Products are Powerful and Effective
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Plant-Based Table Lamps
Craighill and Gantri Release a Minimalist Plant-Based Lamp
Mycelium Sustainable Bright Partitions
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Probiotic Fabric Freshener Sprays
byMATTER another day bio-active freshener Eliminates Odors
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
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Waste-Combatting Food Scanners
The OneThird Food Scanners Include Three Models
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Tech-Fueled Alt Meats
Motif FoodWorks' Innovations Mimic Taste and Texture of Animal Meat
AI-Powered Gut Analyses
Genofax™Introduces a New AI Technology for Analyzing Gut Microbiomes
Biomaterial Fashion Textiles
Modern Synthesis Creates Microbial Materials with Nanocellulose
Adaptable Kids' Headphones
Morrama Collaborates with Batch.Works on Kibu
Probiotic Hydration Multipliers
Blume Launched its SuperBelly Product on February 15
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Seeded Biodegradable Toilet Paper
Avia Revivi Designs the O-SOW to Encourage Plant Growth
Biomimetic Pimple Patches
Multi's First-of-Their-Kind Patches are Powered by a Postbiotic
Probiotic Blemish Serums
Emma Lewisham Created a World-First, Patented Live Skin Probiotic
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures
The 'Tree.ONE' From the ecoLogicStudio is Naturalistic
Big Bang-Inspired Fashion Collections
COMME des GARÇONS' FW23 Looks to the Origins of Life
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Bio-Based 3D-Printed Furniture
Ekbacken Studios Unveils a New Collaboration with Sulapac
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Cinnamon-Scented Biodegradable Slides
BioCir Slides are Naturally Colored and Scented
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Adaptogenic Mushroom Powders
MUD\WTR Debuts the ':rise Matcha' and ':balance Tumeric' Blends
Mycelium-Growing 3D-Printed Scaffolds
BioLab Studio Developed a System for Growing Mycelium
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Upcycled Textile Dye Platforms
The 'FiberColors' Technology Converts Textile Waste Into Colors
Bio-Based Beauty Packaging
Holmen Iggesund and Yangi Partner for Bio-Based Packaging Solutions
Probiotic Fruit Puree Cubes
FruiChias Combine Fruit Puree with Chia Seeds
Digital Food Waste-Reducing Platforms
Hitachi Digital Services Collaborates with Onethird
Soft Brain-Computer Interface Concepts
Researchers at MIT and Harvard Develop a Hydrogel Scaffold
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
AI-Generated TCM Skincare
This Collab Combines Artificial Intelligence & Chinese Medicinal Plants
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Edible Plant-Based Wrappers
Xampla Makes Edible, Biodegradable Plant Protein Packaging
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Climate Change-Informed Cloth Calendars
Miya Ando's Installation is Titled 'Flower Atlas'
Plant-Based Activewear Ranges
Pangaia's New Sports Bra & Leggings Offer Eco-Friendly Comfort
Food Waste Bioplastics Factories
Agrorenew is Transforming Watermelon Waste into Bioplastics
Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture
A Group of Design Students in Sweden Created the Chia-Chair
Seaweed-Based Caviar
GreenCoLab Makes a Caviar Alternative from Microalgae
3D Printed Mycelium Tiles
bioMATTERS Presents the MYCO-ALGA Tiles Inspired by Nature
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Bioactive Botanical Supplements
Ayana Bio Debuts the Plant Cell-Activated Lemon Balm and Echinacea
Bioplastic Coffee Pods
Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Debut Bioplastic Coffee Capsules
AI-Enhanced Alternative Sweeteners
MeliBio is Upscaling Bee-Free Honey Production with Pow.Bio
Sustainable Biomaterial Gift Wraps
Natural Material Studio Designed Calvin Klein’s Gift Wrap
Bacterial Cellulose Handbags
GANNI's Bou Handbag is Made with a Modern Synthesis Innovation
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Indigenous Jam Spreads
Tradish by Chef Sarah Meconse Mierau References Indigenous Plant Medicine
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Biomaterial Bathrobe Coats
LUNAFORM Debuted on the Balenciaga Summer 24 Runway
Plant-Based Sequin Jumpsuits
Stella McCartney's BioSequin Jumpsuit Features Plastic-Free Sequins
3D-Printed Cheesecakes
Researchers Created a Seven-Ingredient Cheesecake Slice with a 3D Printer
Probiotic Body Sprays
La Maison's London Fog Spray is Fit for Room and Body Use
Non-Soggy Biodegradable Straws
Scientists Create a New Eco-Friendly Straw Using Lignin Materials
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Mineral-Enhanced Prebiotic Sodas
Dalston’s Prebiotic Soda Has the Proprietary Prebio Blend
Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
The Team at LFD Official Creates the BIOMES Lighting Capsule
Bee-Inspired Regenerating Skincare
Mānuka Health's Skincare Features Royal Jelly & Bee Venom
Plant Disease-Monitoring Patches
This Patch Can Identify Signs Of Disease and Stress In Plants
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Experimental Biomaterial Art Exhibitions
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Plant-Based Performance Wear
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Gut Health Insight Tests
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Tomato Stem-Based Boxes
The ICP Created Corrugated Cardboard out of Tomato Stems
3D-Printed Wedding Dresses
Ada Hefetz Used 3D Printing Technology to Make Three Unique Dresses
Consumer-Driven Confectionery Products
These New Nature’s Garden Products Come in Two Varieties
Mycelium-Based Meatless Products
Meati Foods Uses AI to Fuel Its Research
Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls
Heron Preston and MycoWorks Created a Bowl with Reishi
Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes
The Cheeky Panda Antibacterial Multi-Surface Wipes are FSC-Certified
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Biodegradable Single-Use Soap
Researchers at the Imperial College London Develop the Tab Soap
Plantable Phone Cases
The iGreen Cover Sprouts Flowers and Herbs When Planted After Use
Biophilia-Inspired Patterned Room Dividers
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Octopus-Inspired Color-Changing Inks
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Silk Microbiome Skincare
Silkbiotic Laboratories Makes Rebalancing Skincare with French Silk
Plant-Based Bioplastic Bags
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Biophilic Serene Communities
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Garden Bloom-Inspired Menswear
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Ready-to-Pick Microgreen Varieties
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Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Science-Based Skincare Pop-Ups
RéVive's Pop-Up Series Educates Consumers on Bio-Renewal Technology
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Sustainably-Minded Lifestyle Sneakers
Proto Collective Unveils Its First Earth-Friendly Sneakers
Biodegradable Fast Food Uniforms
These McDonald's Uniforms Use 'CiClo' Fabric Technology
Algae-Dyed Sustainable Clothing
Vollebak Joins Living Ink on a New Experimental T-Shirt
Mushroom Leather Fruit Bowls
MycoWorks Presents a Fruit Bowl by Heron Preston Home Decor
Growth-Stimulating Electronic Soils
This 'eSoil' Could Help Plants Achieve Faster Growth
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Plant-Based Grocery Collections
Purple Carrot Launches the Grocery Collection Called Plantry
Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations
Crafting Plastics Studio Presents the Sensibiom 2 Exhibit
Biodegradable Mycelium Living Structures
Côme Di Meglio Designs the MycoTemple Structure
Postbiotic Skincare Duos
MUTHA's Rebirth Collection Was Inspired by Newborn Skin
Plastic-Free Vests
Pangaia & Natural Fiber Welding Made a First-of-its-Kind Garment with Mirum
Plastic-Free Design Platforms
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Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Protein-Laden Probiotic Smoothies
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Luxe Toile Printed Capsules
Stella McCartney Joins B&B Italia on the Le Bambole Series
Flavored Free-From Yogurt Products
five:am Organic Added Three New Products to its Portfolio
Mushroom-Derived Hybrid Meats
Mush Foods Upcycles Food Waste to Grow Nutritious Mycelium Protein
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Microbiome-Targeted Fibers
PharmaBiome and Roquette are Teaming Up to Reduce the Fiber Gap
Bio-Printed Fish Fillets
Steakholder Foods 3D Bio-Printed the World's First Cultivated Fish Fillet
Holistic Household Kits
Cymbiotika Home Extends Health to the Whole House
Plant-Based Functional Chairs
Franklin St. Studio Presents the Good Morning Glory Project
Plant-Based Yogurt Travel Promotions
This Bio&Me On-Pack Promotion Offers a Free Holiday
Versatile Probiotic Ingredients
Novozymes ProSilience HU58 Works Outside of Dairy Products
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform