Shape memory polymers that return to their original shapes after applying heat or light are thought to be a natural for soft robotics. However, they lack the ability to store sufficient energy. Published in ACS Central Science, is a…

There are polarities within the fashion world. Fast fashion is the antithesis of zero waste fashion, in which designers look for ways to reuse textile scraps, leftover fabric, excess thread and paper waste. Now, the keratin from leftover…