(Natural News) Rocks might not strike you as a potential source of clean and renewable energy, much less a substitute for solar panels. But Chinese researchers found that some stones sport metallic coats that naturally convert sunlight into electricity via the same process as photosynthetic organisms. The coating contains iron and manganese, two minerals used […]

(Natural News) Need a cheap yet reliable way of purifying water without resorting to dangerous chemicals? Russian researchers have discovered the potential of graphene as a material for making water safe to drink. In their experiment, graphene treated water by trapping bacterial cells. The nano-material assembled into flakes that were easy to remove from the […]

(Natural News) While searching for the source of Titan’s methane, a team of researchers from the University of Arizona discovered a long ice feature that extends to almost half of Titan’s circumference. The study is published Nature Astronomy and partially funded by a NASA grant. The search for Titan’s source of methane Titan is the […]

(Natural News) The trail of slime left by slugs in the garden might eventually help patch up wounds. Researchers found that the “mucus” produced by a prevalent species of European slug possessed potential as a natural glue to close wounds, prevent infection, and reduce the risk of scars in humans. The slug species in question […]

(Natural News) Are gold nanoparticles safe for human use and consumption? European researchers have recently evaluated the benefits and risks of using nanomaterials in cosmetics, pharmaceutical drugs, and other products. Many sectors use tiny particles to create new materials and technologies. Their small size gives the nanomaterials many advantages. Changing the size, shape, and the […]

(Natural News) In the future, your hair may provide the natural ingredients for making biomedicine that treats illness. A recent Chinese study has shown that the tiny structures in human hair might be turned into useful biomaterials. Wuhan University (WHU) researchers examined the melanin and keratin polymers in hair. They isolated the micro- and nanostructures found on […]

(Natural News) The collaboration between muscles and tendons is important for facilitating animal movement. Muscles are contractile tissues whose function is to produce force and motion. What keeps muscles in place and attaches them to the bones is a strong and flexible connective tissue called tendon. Muscles and tendons are connected to each other by […]

(Natural News) When it comes to cancer, early detection can often mean the difference between life and death. One of the most promising developments in cancer detection can be found in nanotechnology, and gold nanoparticles in particular could prove to be a life-saving tool. Nanoparticles are already used in certain types of medical screenings and […]

(Natural News) Autoimmune diseases can strike anyone, but they are more prevalent in women than men. Some, like lupus, appear disproportionately high among women, and scientists weren’t sure why until a recent study provided some new clues. Researchers from the University of Michigan have demonstrated that women have more of a molecular switch known as […]

(Natural News) Humans enjoy moderately long lifespans. But some bats live even longer, which is surprising given their small size. Researchers believe that the secret behind the longevity of bats might help humans enjoy longer lives. Two researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD) studied the evolutionary history of many known chiropteran species. They identified four bat species that live […]