(Natural News) Spider silk that heals people. While this may sound like an odd scene out of the comic book series Spider-Man, scientists have developed synthetic spider silk infused with antibiotics that can be used in drug delivery, regenerative medicine, and wound healing. Spider silk has long been known to scientists around the world as… … Read more
(Natural News) Scientists claim that they have developed a new catalyst that can turn the much-talked about compound, carbon dioxide, into plastic. The inventors believe that this new chemical process could help save the environment — but many environmental groups have a bone to pick about that assertion. As usual, there are many concerns as… … Read more
(Natural News) Japanese researchers debuted a new compound that can accelerate the oxidation of the sugar-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and turn it into raw material for bioplastics. The new catalyst is also sustainable since it can further reduce the dependency on fossil fuels that are currently used to create most plastics and associated catalysts. Most raw materials… … Read more
(Natural News) A recent study published in the journal eNeutro found that certain odors can influence the behavior of honeybees. In the study, researchers from the University of Cologne and the Free University of Berlin used classical odor-reward conditioning to understand how it affects presynaptic boutons of olfactory projection neurons, as well as how it is linked to conditioned… … Read more
(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Central Florida suggest supplementing with beta-alanine to increase muscle carnosine and relieve fatigue. In their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the team looked at the effects of beta-alanine supplementation on performance, muscle carnosine, and L-histidine in men and women. Earlier studies have shown that supplementation with beta-alanine leads to… … Read more
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Michael Cohen investigation involved secretive “Triggerfish” tracking device CBS News What’s in the Cohen warrant documents: Live updates CNN Unsealed Cohen raid documents show FBI sought warrant for emails in July 2017 | TheHill The Hill FBI got warrant for wrong hotel room during Cohen investigation New York Post Newly Released Documents Show FBI Was Investigating Michael Cohen Long … Read more
Tuesday flood updates: Man missing after Spencer Dam collapse ID’d; timeline for levee repairs uncertain Omaha World-Herald Midwest flooding: Farmers hit hard by deadly floodwaters react to devastating loss CBS News ‘Maybe it’s a sign from God.’ Midwest floods devastate Nebraska farmers. The Washington Post Vice President Pence To Visit Nebraska Amid Record Floods NPR Historic Midwest Flooding Destroys … Read more