Category Biotech & Synthetic Biology

Building a Greener Future: Biocement, Bioconcrete, and the Rise of Biomanufacturing

The construction industry, responsible for 8–10% of global CO₂ emissions, faces a reckoning. Concrete and steel—cornerstones of modern cities—are both environmental liabilities. Cement production alone generates 2.5 billion tons of CO₂ annually, while steelmaking guzzles energy at scorching temperatures. These materials…

Future Climate-Smart and Sustainable Cities: The Role of Green ICT, Synthetic Biology, and Emerging Technologies

Cities are powerful engines of economic growth, yet they face significant challenges due to mass urbanization, aging populations, and the climate crisis—all of which are accelerating. More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities, and it is…