In South Korea, designers Chaewon Lee, Zay Kim, Jungmin Park have developed biodegradable urban habitats for butterflies. Dubbed EggNest, the 3D printed structures are made from eggshells and soil. Its rough surfaces help butterflies cling to it when it’s windy, and the curves of the design create little homes for butterflies to wait out cold […]
In Bali, architecture firm Archigods has submitted a luxury hotel design concept that embeds crushed pistachio shells in the building’s façade to create a “tactile, unexpected, and deeply earthy” visual feel in place of “sterile” concreate. The proposed design—dubbed Blooming Ring—would also heavily use bamboo and timber, in a nod to Balinese building norms. “The […]
In Japan, Asahi Group Japan has unveiled LIKE MILK, Japan’s first yeast-derived non-animal milk. Containing similar amounts of protein and calcium, LIKE MILK is free from 28 major allergens. It will be available nationwide in 2026. The creation of LIKE MILK is a key element of Asahi’s efforts to promote food diversity, particularly for individuals […]
In Luxembourg, molecular agriculture company Moolec Science SA and Bioceres Group Limited have announced an all-stock, business combination agreement. Subject to the terms and conditions of the BCA, several parties will transfer their respective holdings in Bioceres Group, Nutrecon LLC, and Gentle Technologies Corp, resulting in an enlarged corporate structure with Moolec as the parent […]
In Washington, DC, thinktank Federation of American Scientists has issued a statement encouraging outlining the strategic investments the Trump Administration should make to boost its bioeconomy and maintain the momentum it gained during Biden’s term. “With a new chapter ahead of us, the United States is presented with incredible challenges and opportunities in the face […]
In Scotland, Philip Lymbery, a journalist writing for The Scotsman has turned to his beloved pup Bruce to review Chick Bites dog treats, the first cultivated meat product to be approved for sale in the United Kingdom. The first of the offered treats, which were a “Gotcha Day” present for the 50% Rottweiler, 100% Good […]
In Tokyo, researchers have created the world’s largest, and most advanced, lab-growth chicken nugget. Featuring “veins” that deliver nutrients and oxygen, the new nugget marks a breakthrough in the race for lab-grown meat, which has struggled to make thicker, more cohesive cell groupings that better mimic meat’s muscle structure. The team also broke the record […]
In Vancouver, a company is selling golf balls that biodegrade in two weeks and are made from compressed corn starch, calcium carbonate, glycerin, and water-dissolvable polyvinyl alcohol. Unimaginatively named Biodegradable Golf Balls, the company admits its balls are not approved by the United States Golf Association, but get the job done if you are just […]
In Georgia, biomanufacturing firm Manus and life science technology giant Inscripta have announced a strategic merger to establish an end-to-end platform for scalable development, biomanufacturing, and commercialization of bioalternative products. By combining Inscripta’s whole-genome engineering technologies with Manus’ cell factory engineering platform, biomanufacturing expertise, and commercialization capabilities, the merged company is uniquely positioned to deliver […]
In India, a researcher at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University’s School of Earth and Environmental Science has received a patent for a method of producing bioplastic from cow manure and novel bacteria. Ravi Gupta tells Times of India that the bioplastic, polyhydroxy butyrate, has already been made from other raw materials, but often at higher cost. […]
