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Author: Erin Faye Dizon

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New packaging can warn you when meat has spoiled

Posted on February 19, 2026February 4, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

Scientists designed color-changing carbon dot biosensors that can detect spoiled meat in sealed packages in real-time.

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    Unzipping bamboo to make better plastics

    Posted on February 2, 2026January 14, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

    Scientists developed a recyclable plastic from bamboo that is stronger and more biodegradable than conventional petroleum-based products.

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      Wild enoki mushrooms growing on rotten wood
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      Fungi could reshape the next generation of smart materials

      Posted on January 12, 2026January 7, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

      Scientists dispersed living fungal fibers into mixtures that can act as self-stabilizing emulsifiers, tunable films, and fast-responding…

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        A Detailed Close-Up of a Colorful Mosaic Wall Made From Recycled Materials - A close-up shot of a colorful mosaic wall created from recycled materials. The wall is composed of various pieces of metal, fabric, and other materials, all stitched together to form a complex and intricate pattern. The colors are bright and vibrant, creating a visually stunning and textured surface.
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        Reinventing fabric coatings from textile waste

        Posted on November 13, 2025January 7, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

        Scientists developed a sustainable way to upcycle discarded polyester and spandex fabrics into durable, toxin-free coatings using…

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          New aerogels offer a greener way to clean up oil spills

          Posted on July 21, 2025January 7, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

          Scientists created a strong, highly porous solid that can clean up oil spills using sustainable and reusable materials.

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