The design world is seeing a pivot to more natural looks. And these trendy materials can bring a warm and earthy vibe to your ...

A research group from Chalmers and the MAX IV Laboratory has developed a new method that provides insights into how natural ...

However, challenges persist. In 2024, the extraction and use of natural materials are increasingly strained by deforestation, overexploitation of resources, and rapid urbanization. Many ...

Latex: Latex is often used in place of memory foam as a natural option in organic mattresses. However, synthetic latex does ...

Natural materials, such as wool and wood, come from living things or the ground. Synthetic materials, like plastic, are made from chemicals. Most metals are strong, hard and shiny materials that ...

The materials used to build your home can be a crucial factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, particularly in developing countries, says a team of UVA researchers.

Bioinspired materials are synthetic materials whose structure, properties or function mimic those of natural materials or living matter. Examples of bioinspired materials are light-harvesting ...

Fans of "natural building" techniques, like the cob used by Pedersen, see need and opportunity. Adobe bricks made of clay, ...