Scientists in China have created a novel textile from the Cordyceps militaris fungus, a material capable of self-cleaning and regeneration. This breakthrough addresses challenges in scaling living materials for practical applications, potentially leading to sustainable, recyclable fashion and biodegradable packaging. The research team from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology demonstrated that the fabric can be customized with additional microorganisms for features like UV protection and degrades naturally within 41 days. AI
RANK_REASON Research paper detailing a new material and its properties. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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