Snakeskin: A design breakthrough for robots and race cars?

Borrowing inspiration from the scaly exterior of a snake could help improve the function of a range of industrial products. Read More

Pork rind sweater, anyone? From farm waste to garments

How a student in Zurich is repurposing the goriest of agriculture waste to forge a new class of "protein fibers." (Hint: it's not a task for the squeamish). Read More