Functional fungi: Hut shows potential for mycelium in construction
In South Korea, Yong Ju Lee Architecture has erected Mycelium Hut, a simple but habitable structure made of mycelium that demonstrates the potential for...
TreeSoil boosts survival prospects for young trees
In Israel, Technion’s Material Topology Research Lab, in collaboration with the Tree Lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science, have created 3D-printed soil blocks...
Sumang seeks functional biomaterials on volcanic island
In South Korea, green tea and agricultural cooperative Sumang has announced plans to expand its R&D efforts on functional biomaterials sourced from Jeju, a...
Egg carton kicks explore intersection of design and simplicity
In Prague, Kibardin Design has created a sneaker concept out of recycled egg cartons. Dubbed Egg Box Sneakers, the design project combines art, fashion...
Oyster waste provides pleasant “shell-ter” for Sydney parkgoers
In Sydney, Australia, a new Pier Pavilion designed by Besley & Spresser has been built using waste rock oyster shells.
Comprising a “striking landscape...
Battle cavities and microplastics with Better & Better’s Bamboo Sonic Flosser
In New York, Better & Better, a natural brand known for its vitamin-infused toothpastes, has introduced the world's first biodegradable Bamboo Sonic Flosser.
Delivering up...
AirKamuy launches cardboard drone, sees applications in defense and recon
In Japan, AirKamuy Inc. has unveiled a biodegradable, cardboard-based drone at the DSEI 2025 trade show.
The AirKamuy 150 is a fixed-wing drone constructed...
Artist Sam Shoemaker takes mushroom kayak on twelve-hour journey
In California, an artist and “mycologist” has crossed 26 miles of ocean in a kayak made of mycelium, the root system of mushrooms.
Sam...
Canadian funeral group becomes first to offer Loop’s mycelium coffins and urns
In Canada, Mount Pleasant Group’s Meadowvale Cemetery, Funeral and Cremation Centres have become the first in Canada to offer the Loop Living Cocoon and...
Wooden Bentley replica finds a home in Boca Raton
In Boca Raton, the Auto Sport Florida group has acquired a wooden replica of the original Bentley Continental GT, with sculpted wood being used...