Nanoparticle-treated wood minimizes biocide leaching
Sitting on the deck to drink your morning cup of coffee is a great way to start the day—but not when your deck is rotting. Fortunately wood products are protected [...]
Tag Archives: food science
An edible food sensor that warns you of spoiling food
Sometimes I find myself standing in front of a stall for ages trying to pick the “perfect” watermelon. How do you pick your produce? Do you smell it, lightly tap [...]
Plant with anti-intoxication properties now found to reduce alcoholism
Researchers at the University of California have isolated a flavonoid from the plant Hovenia Dulcis that can counter the effects of alcohol, relieve symptoms of hangover, and is shown to [...]
I’m not drunk, I just have a deficient enzyme…
Anytime I drink with my friends, be it wine, liquor, or beer, my skin starts to glow red even after ingesting just a little bit of alcohol. So many people [...]
Take time to smell (and taste) the roses
No time to pick up veggies for tonight’s dinner? Don’t worry, the roses in your garden may be just as healthy for you. According to researchers, decorative flowers such as [...]
