Rough Draft captures one piece in the middle of its creation.

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

In the forest, fungus slowly spreads across logs in complex, branching networks. Mycelium (the root structure of fungi like mushrooms, which sprout from mycelium) grows by absorbing nutrients from the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For years, I have been writing about biotech’s attempts to take ...

If you like the look of leather but also want a more sustainable and ethical fashion industry, you haven't really had many options. While real leather obviously doesn't fit with an ethical lifestyle, ...

“Basically, it’s like cooking pasta,” says Fiorenzo Omenetto, a professor at Tufts School of Engineering and director of the Tufts Silklab, where researchers developed the material. “You take the ...

Vegan leather products made, clockwise from top left, from cactus (from Desserto by Fossil), apple skins (by Sylven New York), cork (by MB Cork), pineapple leaves (from Piñatex by Nike) and mushrooms ...

NOT SINCE the Space Race has fashion been so into science. In the past few years, luxury brands have been in R&D overdrive experimenting with vegan leather alternatives. Stella McCartney and Hermès ...

Volkswagen is working with German startup Revoltech on a hemp-based substitute for leather upholstery to help further lower the environmental impact of its vehicles. The new material could see use in ...