
A color guide to the best plants for dyeing fabric and fibers naturally
People have been dyeing fabric and fibers with plants for thousands of years, and you can too! In fact, chances...

UW Madison Researchers Developing Cheap, Ultra-Lightweight Dye-Based Solar Cells
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are working on next-generation solar cells that are made from organic...

Scientists Invent a Battery Powered by an Ancient Red Dye Made from Madder Roots
This holiday season, it is almost a sure thing that one of the gifts you will receive will require a battery. Instead...