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New 3-D-Printed Material Is Tough, Flexible--and Alive

Jun 2, 2021 · 6 min
0:00-6:38

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Made from microalgae and bacteria, the new substance can survive for three days without feeding. It could one day be used to build living garments, self-powered kitchen appliances or even window coverings that sequester carbon.

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