Harpeet Sareen of MIT has created a plant-robot hybrid which can send bioelectrical signals through electrodes attached to its stems to tell the robot to move in the direction of light.

Scientists have developed a technology that uses waste bread to create a medium to kick start the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms for fermented foods such as wine, yoghurt and sourdough.

To combat threats from climate change (such as an increase in the number and duration of wild fires, heatwaves, and floods) researchers are working to develop innovative materials which will help create more climate-resilient cities.

These unprecedented times are calling on all of us to be our best selves, and to step away from what we were doing, to the pressing needs of now.

The protein can be used to make a flour which is tasteless and could be used in a variety of food and animal feed.