Electronic devices that dissolve in water could make it easier to create and recycle technology prototypes – and they could even inspire more sustainable commercial devices ...

The world of robotics is getting more and more interesting. Not only are there robots that can shapeshift, but we're also seeing soft robots that can melt after they've finished their job. Now, ...

Researchers have developed a soft, flexible, wireless device to monitor and treat heart disease and dysfunction in the days, weeks or months following traumatic heart-related events. And, after the ...

Textile scientists in Colorado have found a way to make clothing out of the stuff used in jiggly, jewel-colored desserts. Gelatin, a byproduct of the meat and leather industries, can be spun into ...

CONCORD, N.H.— Since they first walked the planet, humans have either buried or burned their dead. Now a new option is generating interest — dissolving bodies in lye and flushing the brownish, syrupy ...

Single-use hard plastics are all around us: utensils, party decorations and food containers, to name a few examples. These items pile up in landfills, and many biodegradable versions stick around for ...

Golf does not have a reputation for being particularly eco-friendly. With water-guzzling greens, deforestation to construct courses, and the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, it can be hard ...

CONCORD, N.H. -- Since they first walked the planet, humans have either buried or burned their dead. Now a new option is generating interest -- dissolving bodies in lye and flushing the brownish, ...