Technology
Elicit Plant launches ag-tech innovation that increases sunflower yields
Elicit Plant announced the roll-out of its unique corn solution, BEST-a, in Brazil, Ukraine and throughout Europe by the end of the year, as well as the launch in Europe of a new innovation specially designed for sunflowers: EliSun-a.
Greener sun protection from plants, bacteria, and algae
Gadusol Labs, an Oregon State University spinoff founded in 2017, has pioneered a new kind of sunscreen inspired by the biological world. Their researchers took the Zebrafish as their model, a freshwater species that protects their spawn from sun damage…
New bio-based glues grow stronger in water
Patent-pending adhesive formulations developed at Purdue University from fully sustainable, bio-based components establish bonds that grow stronger when underwater or exposed to wet conditions.
Wood modification boosts biomass conversion
Dr. Matthieu Bourdon –former researcher at Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU) who is now at the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research– and colleagues have taken a different approach to understanding woody biomass.
Steakholder Foods debuts 3D bio-modeling software
Steakholder Foods, a global leader in 3D bio-printing technologies, has launched its proprietary Light CAD Editor. This cutting-edge software offers a user-friendly interface that works seamlessly with the Company's fusion printers, enabling clients to create, test and optimize 3D models…
These scientists are transforming kale waste into care products
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed a new technique to convert kale waste for use in health and personal care products, reducing food waste and emissions.