More than a year ago, scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute and the Biology on Mars Experiment decided to test just how hardy two strains of algae were by sending them up to space and putting ...

Discover the power of X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) in nanotechnology. This glossary entry explains the technique, its principles, and applications in materials science, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Also known as Arboform, it was first invented by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology. Basically, it’s comprised of any stray bits of wood–including wood and paper ...