Biodegradable glitter and pollution-eating microalgae: the new materials inspired by nature

Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 08:21 in Earth & Climate

The iridescence of marble berries and the clever, light-bending perforations of microalgae are inspiring scientists to create biodegradable glitter and makeup pigments, and bionic algae to use in lasers or to clean pollutants.

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