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Read More »The Age of Biofabrication in Architecture Has Arrived | Mashable
Construction is a major cause of pollution, both in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and waste creation. Technology design group Mogu is working on a green alternative, partnering with nature to grow biodegradable interior design materials. Mogu collaborated with engineering company Arup to develop building materials, like acoustic panels and …
Read More »3D-Printing With Orange Peels
Italian design office CRA – Carlo Ratti Associati has developed an innovative juice bar that turns leftover orange peels into disposable bioplastic cups. The device, called “Feel the Peel,” is still a prototype but it will soon embark on a journey across Italy to spread the message of environmental circularity. …
Read More »This Nuclear Reactor Was Made With A 3D Printed Core | Mashable
In what could be a truly transformational breakthrough in nuclear power technology – a field plagued by horrendous disasters and stalled progress – researchers at Oak Ridge National Lab have designed a nuclear reactor with a 3D printed core. Cheaper, more efficient, and much smaller, yet less risky and less …
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