New fabrication strategy could unlock sustainable, economical approach toward water- and oil-resistant paper.
In Michigan, researchers from Michigan State University reported in ACS Applied Polymer Materials a synthesis of biobased and sustainable chitosan-graft-castor oil (CHI-g-CO) copolymer that...
Breaking the low-cost, low-power, long-distance data transmission barrier
In Washington, University of Washington researchers have demonstrated for the first time that devices that run on almost zero power can transmit data across...
How to feed 10 billion people in 2050
In Sweden, according to a new study, a global shift towards healthy and more plant-based diets, halving food loss and waste, and improving farming...
Robot helpers address farm workforce shortages
In the United Kingdom, produce growers concerned about workforce shortages in the wake of Brexit could soon have an alternative solution – robots. The...
Walnuts and the gut microbiome work well together
In Illinois, diets rich in nuts, such as walnuts, do play a role in heart health and in reducing colorectal cancer. According to the...
When corn is flaked, some healthy nutrients are lost
In Illinois, for many Americans, highly processed foods are on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Even when the raw materials – grains,...
German study shows no link between genes and dietary intake
In Germany, a research team at the Technical University of Munich analyzed scientific articles on individualized dietary recommendations based on genetic information and reached...
A cup of hot tea every day is linked to lower glaucoma risk
In the United Kingdom, drinking a cup of hot tea at least once a day may be linked to a significantly lower risk of...
The rural poor in mid-Victorian Britain had better health and lived longer
In the United Kingdom, a new study examined the impact of regional diets on the health of the poor during mid-19th century Britain and...
New plant protein discovery leads improved photosynthetic efficiency
In Illinois, researchers have discovered a key protein in the photorespiration process to improve crop yield by improving photosynthetic efficiency. The newly discovered role...