In contrast, most inorganic materials form unlimited structures like crystals ... Inspired by biology, IRG1 will develop a suite of synthetic building blocks that, without requiring external control, ...

Moreover, because composite roofs are so durable, they often last much longer than traditional roofing materials. Combined ...

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 ...

of synthetic materials," said co-author Franceso Ricci, a professor of chemical science at the University of Rome Tor Vergata ...

As Mongabay contributor Alden Wicker reports, modern homes that survive fires often remain uninhabitable due to the toxic chemicals released by synthetic furnishings and building materials.