The precise reason for the health benefits of dark chocolate: Mystery solved
The health benefits of eating dark chocolate have been extolled for centuries, but the exact … more
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Biodiesel from gator fat with less waste
Chicken fat, pork fat or beef fat –– none is the cornerstone of a healthful … more
New reason to eat oats for heart health
The soluble fiber in oats helps lower total and LDL cholesterol, but scientists now say … more
Honey is a new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance
Honey, that delectable condiment for breads and fruits, could be one sweet solution to the … more
Liquid to gel to bone: Temp-sensitive gel regenerates facial bones
Rice University bioengineers have developed a hydrogel scaffold for craniofacial bone tissue regeneration that starts … more
Polymer Gel, Heal Thyself: New composites could regenerate when damaged
When a chair leg breaks or a cell phone shatters, either must be repaired or … more
New solvent a solution for low-cost electronics?
Researchers at USC have created a solvent that will dissolve semiconductors safely and cheaply, allowing … more
Fingerprinting America’s whiskeys may help speed processing, prevent fraud
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have used the latest analytical tools to develop … more
Grapefruit flavor could give insect pests the boot
The citrus flavor and aroma of grapefruit — already used in fruit juices, citrus-flavored beverages, … more
Scientists Demo New Method for Harvesting Energy from Light
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have demonstrated a new mechanism for extracting energy from … more
Artificial lung to remove carbon dioxide — from smokestacks
The amazingly efficient lungs of birds and the swim bladders of fish have become the … more
