Air saves lives: Texas college student raises $1.85 million for medical cargo drone startup that can deliver life-saving supplies in minutes | World News

Air saves lives: Texas college student raises $1.85 million for medical cargo drone startup that can deliver life-saving supplies in minutes | World News

Seven students at Rice University in Texas turned a class project into a startup with ambitions to transform health care logistics. Their company, Haast Autonomous, has received $1.85 million in pre-seed funding to develop a drone-based transportation system designed to quickly and safely transport critical medical supplies between hospitals. The team believes that existing medical … Read more

Scientists develop a ‘living’ super material made from bacteria that could replace plastic |

Scientists develop a 'living' super material made from bacteria that could replace plastic |

Plastic pollution, biodegradable materials and sustainable manufacturing are becoming major priorities for scientists around the world, and researchers in the United States may have found a breakthrough solution. Scientists at Rice University and the University of Houston have used bacterial cellulose to create a new bacteria-grown supermaterial that is strong, flexible and environmentally friendly. The … Read more