It’s eco-friendly and freakishly strong: Meet Israel’s Mars-ready ‘super-ice’

Posted Thursday, November 12, 2026 8:00 am

Via The Times of Israel

Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers say their BioPykrete, made from plant cellulose and an engineered protein, can enable biodegradable construction in polar climates and outer space

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Israel & the Region, ice, Ido Braslavsky, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, research, proteins, Cellulose, scientific research, Israeli research, Israeli science

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