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Scientists test protein upcycling by using maize (corn) leftovers to grow mushrooms, then using the more nutritious by-product to feed earthworms, which are a viable alternative protein source for ...

Surfers seem to be dancing on ocean waves, but what keeps them afloat or moving? Let’s explore the physics at play in surfing. By Jonathan Trinastic Surfers catching the perfect wave rely on years of ...

A single plastic bottle can take up to 450 years to degrade. Today, we know the impact littering has on our environment and human health. With access to the Internet and social media platforms, we ...

Gardens inevitably also attract insect pests. How can you use organic gardening to protect your plants from pests and keep a healthy garden?

Flying insects seem magnetized by light, but why? New research uncovers the dorsal-light-response mechanism behind this phenomenon.

Currently, it is unclear if the protective effect of relationships is directly due to changes in tumorigenesis (when certain molecules are secreted that makes cells grow uncontrollably and form tumors ...

The miniweight boxing title of the animal world belongs to the mantis shrimp, a cigar-sized crustacean with front claws that can deliver an explosive 60-mile-per-hour punch. The speed of the shrimp’s ...

What dinosaur was the ancestor of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex? Which dinosaur gave rise to this famous lineage? By David Blagic Tyrannosaurus rex surely is one of the most well-known dinosaurs of all ...

What is the environmental paw print of pet food? Larger than you may think! It takes an area twice the size of the UK to produce dry food for cats and dogs. By Neha Jain Much has been debated about ...

Conclusion Chemical reactions power most processes we are familiar with: digestion of food, converting sugars to energy to power our muscles, burning fuels for cooking or internal combustion engines, ...