Researchers Mimic Comet Moth’s Silk Fibers to Make “Air-conditioned” Fabric
Fibers produced by the caterpillars of a wild silk moth have outstanding cooling properties, as well as exceptional capabilities for transmitting light signals and images.
New Round of Funding Supports Earth Institute Research Around the Globe
The President’s Global Innovation Fund will provide grants to four Earth Institute research projects. This year’s awardees focus on a wide array of topics, from water availability to colonial medicine and human rights.