The top March 2016 science ideas highlight a number of scientific research, innovative products and cutting edge services informed by the scientific fields.
Two pieces revealed at New York Fashion Week by threeASFOUR titled Harmonograph and Pangolin were 3D-printed pieces designed based on the principles of biomimicry. The nature-inspired dresses were a part of the brand's Biomimicry collection and were created by threeASFOUR in collaboration with designer Travis Fitch and 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys.
A Cambridge-based startup called Indigo has created a probiotic product for plants that is said to increase the crop yields. The innovation will be particularly interesting in a time marked by unpredictable weather patterns that disrupt natural harvest seasons, where being able to increase yields would be significantly profitable.
Top 70 Science Ideas in March
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Supersonic LEGO Models
This Air France Concorde Model is Made Out of LEGO Bricks
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Folding Virtual Reality Glasses
The Homido Mini Glasses Make Smart Eyewear Compact
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Solar Vineyard Chapels
This Vinyard Design Project Explores the Alchemy of Wine and Architecture
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DIY Internet Device Kits
The Electron Board Lets You Create Original Internet Devices At Home
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Spiral-Patterned Soup Bowls
These Soup Bowls Are Inspired By the Patterns Of Gravitational Waves
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Ultra-Fast 3D Printers
This Device Can Produce 3D-Printed Objects in Mere Minutes
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Solar-Powered Outerwear
This Solar-Powered Fabric Keep Consumers Warm Without the Extra Layers
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Printed Biomimicry Dresses
threeASFOUR Unveiled Two Printed Fashion Designs at NYFW
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Kinetic Energy Harvesting Shoes
InStep NanoPower Footwear Technology Transforms Steps into Energy
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Plant-Specific Probiotics
This Company Increasing Crop Yields with Probiotics for Plants
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Germ-Magnifying Faucets
The 'Clean Clear' Faucet Packs a Digital Microscope into the Concept
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Anti-Wrinkle Skin Patches
Innoture's 3D-Printed Radara Micro Needle Patches Address Anti-Aging
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Universe-Revealing Telescopes
James Webb Space Telescope is the Most Powerful of Its Kind
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Reactive Bendable Smartphone
The 'ReFlex' Packs an OLED Display with Intuitive Features
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Bacteria-Scanning Peripherals
The Ultra HD Scientific Slide Scanner Digitizes Lab Work
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Rubble-Invading Robots
This Robotic Cockroach Can Access Tight Spaces Inside Rubble
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Ice-Melting Roadways
This Conductive Concrete Roadway Melts Snow and Ice on Contact
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Caffeine-Diffusing Bracelets
This Wearable Device Delivers Caffeine Directly into the Bloodstream
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Pharmaceutical-Removing Water Filters
The 'Cove' Water Filtration Unit Provides Fresh, Crisp H2O
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Mind-Controlled Prosthetics
This Prosthetic Device Allows For Independent Control of Fingers
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Cancer-Detecting Gloves
This New Type of Pressure Sensor Will Detect Tumors by Touch
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Diabetes-Reversing Platforms
Suggestic Creates Custom Lifestyle Plans for Type 2 Diabetes Reversal
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Smart Microscopic Cameras
The 'ScopeAround' Wireless Video Camera Provides Enhanced Functionality
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Retail Hearing Assistance Systems
Wegmans' Special Devices Help Customers With Hearing Loss
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Floating Imagery Systems
This Mitsubishi Electric Technology Allows For Floating Aerial Displays
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Exoskeleton Leg Supports
The Archelis Offers Leg Support for Surgeons During Procedures
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Undersea Data Centers
This Microsoft Data Center is Located Beneath the Pacific Ocean
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Migraine-Alleviating Inhalers
This Inhaler is Designed to Provide Relief for Migraine Sufferers
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Test-Tube Meatballs
Memphis Meats' Lab-Grown Meat Could Revolutionize the Food Industry
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Rotten Apple-Powered Batteries
These Sodium-Ion Batteries Feature Carbon Drawn From Rotten Apples
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3D-Printed Steel Bicycles
These Stainless Steel Bicycles Were Welded Using a Robotic Arm
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Self-Parking Chairs
The Intelligent Parking Chair is Inspired By Nissan's Park Assist Tech
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Salt-Embedded Asphalt
This Winter-Friendly Scientific Breakthrough Could Prevent Frozen Roads
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Disease-Fighting Insects
Oxitech's Genetically Modified Mosquitos are Fighting the Zika Virus
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Energy-Efficient Airplanes
EasyJet Will Test a New Hydrogen Fuel System to Cut Emissions
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Aircraft Maintenance Software
The Electronic Logbook Will Reduce Delays Caused By Technical Issues
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Exoskeleton-Controlling Devices
The Stentrode is an Implant That Helps People Control Exoskeletons
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Virtual Museum Visits
The Guggenheim Museum's Artwork Can Now Be Viewed Through Google Street View
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Commercial Space Vehicles
Virgin Galactic Unity Space Vehicle was Unveiled in Mojave California
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Blood Pressure-Monitoring Apps
The Wythings HyResult App Accessory Can Analyze Your Blood Pressure
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Sensory Paper Skins
A Team of Researchers Created an Artificial Skin from Household Items
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Molecular Food Indexes
This Database Encourages Worldwide Standards for Food Integrity
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Watery Radio Antennae
Mitsubishi's Radio Antennae are Comprised of Columns Of Sprayed Seawater
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Knee-Knocking Exoskeletons
The Knee Perturbator Intentionally Knocks Wearers On Their Knees
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Navigational Mobility Masks
The 'Proximity Hat' Provides Pressure Feedback to Guide the Wearer
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Responsive 4D-Printed Flowers
A Team at Harvard Introduced a Dynamic 4d Printing Technique
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GPS-Carrying Vultures
This City is Equipping Black Vultures with GoPros to Locate Illegal Dumps
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Swim-Coaching Wearables
The SwimBot Wearable Swimming Coach Gives Feedback On Your Technique
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Cloud-Based Vision Platforms
The Aira Platform Combines Smart Glasses, Smartphones & Smart Humans
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Equipment-Sharing Medical Groups
Cohealo is a Sharing Economy Solution for the Healthcare Industry
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Damage-Mitigating Football Helmets
The Mitigatium Helmet Prevents Secondary Effects Of Head Impact
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Animal-Free Laboratory Testing
New Technology Replicates the Liver and Could Stop Animal Testing
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Modular Imaging Blocks
The Cambits Imaging System Allows For Convenient Scientific Imaging
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Cancer-Sniffing Machines
The Odoreader Detects Prostate Cancer By Analyzing Urine
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Amphibious Copter Drones
The Loon Copter Can Float Underwater and Soar In the Sky
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Autonomous Robotic Warships
This DARPA Unmanned Vessel Can Track Hostile Submarines
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Artificial Palm Oil Alternatives
These Scientists are Using Food Waste to Make Fake Palm Oil
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Portable Bomb Detectors
The CBD-100 Uses Wave Radars to Identify Suicide Bomb Threats
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Geeky Family Activities
The Maine State Library's Inventor's Challenge Program Promotes DIY Play
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Limb-Controlling Implants
This Implantable Device Would Turn Thought into Prosthetic Movement
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Earthquake-Detecting Apps
The 'MyShake' App Enables Earthquake Detection from a Smartphone
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Smartened Videogame Characters
Super Mario Can Learn From Luigi Thanks to Social AI
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Autonomous Drone Platforms
The Dronebox Platform Can Charge and Launch Drones Automatically
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Pedestrian Detection Algorithms
This New Technology is More Accurate Than Existing Alternatives
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Implantable Medical Radios
This Injectable Device Broadcasts Information from Within the Body
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Correlation-Choosing Games
The 'Guess the Correlation' Game is Designed For Math Geeks
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Ear Medication-Delivery Devices
This Drug Delivery Device Will Deliver Drugs Into the Inner Ear
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Voice ID Banking Systems
HSBC will Start Rolling Out Biometric Verification for Customers
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Counterfeit Drug-Weeding Apps
Miti Health's Inventory Management System Addresses African Problems
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Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
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Practical Apparel Capsules
Hikesity Debuts its Technical Apparel, Influenced by Eastern Design
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Biomimetic Pimple Patches
Multi's First-of-Their-Kind Patches are Powered by a Postbiotic
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Seeded Biodegradable Toilet Paper
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Rice Straw Fashion Collections
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Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
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Probiotic Blemish Serums
Emma Lewisham Created a World-First, Patented Live Skin Probiotic
Sustainable Tech-Driven Futuristic Chairs
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Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures
The 'Tree.ONE' From the ecoLogicStudio is Naturalistic
Sugar-To-Fiber Probiotic Drink Mixes
ZBiotics Has Introduced a New Innovation for Gut Health
Award-Winning Probiotic Supplements
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Priobiotic-Rich Supplements
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Bio-Based 3D-Printed Furniture
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Mycelium-Based Fish-Free Caviar
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This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Biomimicry-Inspired Eyewear Collections
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AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
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Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Microbiome-Friendly Skincare Collections
Manasi 7's MicrobioSkin Line Reinforces the Skin Barrier
Probiotic Fruit Puree Cubes
FruiChias Combine Fruit Puree with Chia Seeds
Digital Food Waste-Reducing Platforms
Hitachi Digital Services Collaborates with Onethird
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Medically Proven Skincare Products
Doctor Babor's The Cure Cream is Made with Biogen Plant Extract
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Edible Plant-Based Wrappers
Xampla Makes Edible, Biodegradable Plant Protein Packaging
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Climate Change-Informed Cloth Calendars
Miya Ando's Installation is Titled 'Flower Atlas'
Living Footwear Concepts
Jessica Thies' Synthiesis Project Absorbs CO2 With Algea
Plant-Based Activewear Ranges
Pangaia's New Sports Bra & Leggings Offer Eco-Friendly Comfort
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Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture
A Group of Design Students in Sweden Created the Chia-Chair
Compostable Instant Coffee Pods
NatureWorks Debuts the PLA Coffee Pods for IMA Coffee Lab Shoppers
Seaweed-Based Caviar
GreenCoLab Makes a Caviar Alternative from Microalgae
3D Printed Mycelium Tiles
bioMATTERS Presents the MYCO-ALGA Tiles Inspired by Nature
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
AI-Powered Vegan Cheeses
Climax Foods Unveils a New AI-Created Vegan Cheese Variant
Dual-Chamber Blemish Serums
Supernatural Blemish Serum Features a Patented Probiotic
AI-Enhanced Alternative Sweeteners
MeliBio is Upscaling Bee-Free Honey Production with Pow.Bio
Onion Skin Plastic Alternatives
HUID is a New Start-Up That Uses Cellulose from Onion Skins
Bacterial Cellulose Handbags
GANNI's Bou Handbag is Made with a Modern Synthesis Innovation
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Bioplastic-Made Home Interiors
Natural Material Studio Presents the White Utopia Installation
Indigenous Jam Spreads
Tradish by Chef Sarah Meconse Mierau References Indigenous Plant Medicine
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
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Biomaterial Bathrobe Coats
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Probiotic Body Sprays
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California Biotech Startups
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Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
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Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
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These McDonald's Uniforms Use 'CiClo' Fabric Technology
Growth-Stimulating Electronic Soils
This 'eSoil' Could Help Plants Achieve Faster Growth
Biodegradable Nail Tips
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Purple Carrot Launches the Grocery Collection Called Plantry
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Côme Di Meglio Designs the MycoTemple Structure
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