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submitted 1 year ago by sam_uk@lemmy.world to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net

Scientists hoping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry have developed a way to grow building materials using knitted molds and the root network of fungi. Although researchers have experimented with similar composites before, the shape and growth constraints of the organic material have made it hard to develop diverse applications that fulfill its potential.

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[-] DessertStorms@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago
this post was submitted on 16 Jul 2023
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