Berkeley Lab Scientists Believe Biomanufacturing a Key to Long-term Manned Space Missions Does synthetic biology hold the key to manned space exploration of the Moon and Mars? Berkeley Lab r... Read more
A new type of electrical generator uses bacterial spores to harness the untapped power of evaporating water, according to research conducted at the Wyss Institute of Biologically Inspired En... Read more
Study shows that in the face of an epidemic, even moderate government-mandated travel restrictions would slow contagion. In an epidemic or a bioterrorist attack, the response of government o... Read more
Inspired by a traditional Balkan bedbug remedy, researchers have documented how microscopic hairs on kidney bean leaves effectively stab and trap the biting insects, according to findings pu... Read more
The findings may have particular application in wildlife conservation, where robotic members may be utilized to steer live animal or marine groups out of harms way. Researchers at the Polyte... Read more