Bacteria
MIT researchers engineer bacteria that could program plants for self-defence
Student grows fuzzy fridge from bacteria to challenge norms around cooling
Design Museum curators pick five projects that exemplify “more-than-human” design
Canada “prints living structures” at Venice Architecture Biennale
Colorifix harnesses bacteria for non-toxic clothes dyeing
Researchers develop renewable and biodegradable power sources using bacteria
Modern Synthesis uses bacteria to create biomaterial fabric
Biofilm developed to power wearable electronics with sweat
Imperfect Perfection lighting range is made using bacteria
Teresa van Dongen’s Mud Well light uses microorganisms to create electricity
Jan Klingler’s Bacteria lamps are “modern fossils” as well as lights
Architect proposes Mars Utopia towers to terraform red planet into breathable environment
Algae “biocells” powered by photosynthesis could replace disposable batteries
Plastic bottles recycled into Parkinson’s drug using bacteria
Diller Scofidio + Renfro serves up canal water coffee at Venice Architecture Biennale
Andrés Jaque promotes carbon-free cooking with outdoor Transspecies Kitchen
Ganni unveils handbag made from bacterial leather at LDF
Ganni unveils faux leather jacket made using bacteria instead of cowhide
Studio Lionne van Deursen exhibits material created by microorganisms at Milan Design Week
Public School creates “backyard compostable” sneaker from kombucha waste
Rosie Broadhead weaves bacteria into clothing fibres to create a second skin
Teresa van Dongen’s Electric Life installation uses living bacteria to generate electricity
MIT Media Lab’s BioLogic material opens and closes in response to humidity