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From Dinosaurs to Designer Bags: The Rise of Lab-Grown “T. rex” Leather Imagine high-end fashion crafted with prehistoric DNA—without harming any animals. A team led by Newcastle University is doing just that: engineering lab-grown leather using collagen synthesized from Tyrannosaurus rex gene fragments. The goal? Cruelty-free, biodegradable luxury materials, with handbag prototypes expected by the

Beyond Batteries: Long-Duration Energy Storage Solutions Powering the Renewable Grid The renewable energy transition isn’t just about generating clean power—it’s about storing it reliably. As renewables like wind and solar grow, energy systems need storage that lasts beyond hours. Long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems—ranging from pumped hydro and flow batteries to gravity-based and thermal setups—are

The Future of Robotics in 2025: From Factories to Everyday Life In 2025, robotics has moved far beyond the factory floor. Smarter, safer, and more versatile robots are now part of everyday life—working in hospitals, delivering packages, assisting in homes, and supporting industries worldwide. With advances in artificial intelligence, sensors, and automation, robotics is entering