News Chemistry

Water-based low-calorie butter alternative

A new alternative to butter has been developed by researchers at Cornell University in the United States. The alternative, which is made mostly of water,

 News Technology

First Carbon Concrete House Built Worldwide

In Dresden, the world’s first house made of carbon concrete has been constructed. This material is climate-neutral and significantly more durable than traditional steel-reinforced concrete.

 News Technology

Cows’ toilets fight climate change

Scientists have successfully created coffee powder in a laboratory that tastes and smells like regular coffee. The product is expected to hit the market in

 News Environment

Mushroom Leather Innovation

Mushroom-based vegan leather is a more environmentally friendly and cheaper alternative to traditional animal leather, while still possessing similar tactile properties and being biodegradable. Leather

 News Medicine

Natural Mushroom Painkiller Replacing Opioids

A natural painkiller based on a recently discovered Penicillium fungus could potentially replace opioids, which are controversial due to their addictive properties and side effects.

 News Medicine

Plant beats drugs for malaria

A new study conducted by American researchers has found that dried and crushed leaves of the Artemisia plant are significantly more effective in combating malaria