August 2013

The ultimate in a customized shoe

The ‘DNA 3D printed shoe’ will be designed according to the individual’s foot contours and how that person moves.

Under the sea

Three Massachusetts research facilities will receive funding to help find out if undersea ”kites” can reliably produce renewable energy.

Bountiful bamboo

One researcher’s fascination with textile engineering, in general, and making bamboo fiber, in particular.