Nanomaterials are being used to give plants novel and augmented functions, with potential applications ranging from self-healing materials to living electronics, report Michael Strano and Juan Pablo ...

Turning ordinary houseplants into sustainable, glowing lamps may soon become a reality, thanks to groundbreaking research by scientists at MIT. By embedding specialized nanoparticles into plant leaves ...

Using gene-editing technology, scientists and start-ups are aiming to provide electricity-free illumination.

The San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is leading an effort to turn plants into better medicines. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge explains what we already know about herbal remedies — and what ...

Asphalt producers/paving contractors often agonize over the substantial investment required to add a new production facility or replace an existing one, and for good reason. A new asphalt plant, which ...

Humans adjust to changes in temperature by putting on a sweater or taking off layers. Plants adjust to temperature changes, ...

Production technologies were another major focus across the show floor, particularly systems designed to reduce hauling distances and maximize material utilization. There appeared to be two distinct ...

The adoption of digital bus technology such as Foundation fieldbus, Profibus-DP or DeviceNet is a significant shift from traditional power plant instrumentation and control. Digital bus experience in ...