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The aroma of food plays a huge role in its perceived flavor, and unfortunately many plant-based meat alternatives don’t smell much like real meat. That could be about to change, though, thanks to fungus and onions.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags:… Continue reading Onions n’ fungus could make fake meat smell meatier
Researchers have examined proteins found on three letters purported to be written by Vlad III, the ruthless real-life Romanian prince considered to be the inspiration for the fictional Dracula, and found evidence of his overall health, including that h… Continue reading Real-life inspiration for Dracula cried tears of blood, letters suggest
Most people already know that house plants such as pothos help neutralize indoor air pollutants. In the near future, however, a special coating applied to lampshades could serve much the same purpose.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: American Chem… Continue reading Lampshade coating designed to purify indoor air
Although the gel of the aloe vera plant is commonly used to treat sunburn, moisturize skin and boost gut health (among other applications), its peels are typically discarded. New research now suggests that those peels could also be used, to make non-to… Continue reading Waste aloe vera peels may be a source of eco-friendly insecticide
Researchers have created a 3D-printed plant-based calamari ring that’s high in protein and looks and tastes like the real thing. The mock seafood has the potential to address issues of overfishing by offering a sustainable, vegan alternative.Continue R… Continue reading 3D-printed plant-based calamari rings may soon be on the menu
Commonly known as blue-green algae, toxic cyanobacteria can harm humans and wildlife alike when their populations soar in lakes or rivers. A newly developed sponge, however, could soon help bring such harmful algal blooms under control.Continue Reading… Continue reading Toxic blue-green algae may be no match for new antibacterial sponge
A nice strong cup of espresso is great for clearing the cobwebs out of the brain first thing in the morning. It might also be good for clearing Alzheimer’s-causing protein tangles away too if lab tests hold up in further research.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Dementia, Coffee, ESPRESSO, American Chemical Society
Continue reading Espresso delivers smackdown to Alzheimer’s proteins in lab tests
When testing for infections such as strep throat, saliva sampling is often used as a less invasive alternative to taking throat swabs. Collecting that saliva could soon be easier than ever, by using a lollipop to do the job.Continue ReadingCategory: Me… Continue reading This diagnostic lollipop collects your saliva
The tiny bubbles or effervescence are a big part of the attraction of sipping a glass of champagne. A new study looked at how long it takes for the drink to lose its fizz and discovered that size is everything when it comes to keeping your champagne bu… Continue reading Size does matter when it comes to keeping champagne bubbly for longer
Most wound dressings simply cover the injury and perhaps also kill harmful bacteria. The PAINT system goes much further, as it incorporates a pen that could one day allow doctors to paint a gelatinous healing ink right into wounds.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading High-tech pen paints healing gel right into wounds