(Natural News) On April 3, 2017, Swaminathan Ramesh, Ph.D., presented his project to the attendees of the 253rd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in San Francisco. In partnership with sailboat captain James E. Holm, the organic chemist developed a mobile reactor that transformed ocean plastics into diesel fuel. “Using our efficient […]

(Natural News) The Mediterranean diet is popular among dieters because it has many health benefits, such as promoting weight loss and preventing heart attacks. According to a study, the diet can also “influence the association between long-term air pollution exposure and health effects.” The study involved researchers from the New York University School of Medicine. Antioxidants […]

(Natural News) The heart-leaved moonseed (Tinospora cordifolia) has long been used as a medicinal plant in Ayurvedic medicine. Its healing properties are partly attributed to its high concentration of phenolic compounds. Indian researchers reported that these same natural antioxidants make moonseed a potential fuel additive that can improve the performance of biodiesels. Biodiesels are diesel-type […]

(Natural News) Researchers have recently modified a degradable bioplastic made from corn starch and other natural resources that can be used in the production of more eco-friendly electronic parts. A team of researchers from the Nanjing University of Science & Technology in China looked into the possibility of using polylactic acid (PLA) as an electronic component. Polylactic acid is a […]

(Natural News) Organic food has been touted as being good for the body and the environment. One ecological economist has done the legwork and found this to be true. For chickens, at least. Nathan Pelletier, a sustainability consultant affiliated with the University of British Columbia, put forth a new study claiming that chickens given vegan […]

(Natural News) Instead of letting your kids stay indoors and play video games all day, convince them to play in your backyard or in the park. This allows them to have fun and exercise at the same time. It can even help lower their risk of developing respiratory problems as they grow older. According to a […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley may have just unlocked a radical use of proteins outside a living system. This allowed them to use a so-called “protein mat” outside the cell, using it to trap chemical pollutants. The study, which was published in the journal Science, looked at proteins, and how they are fickle things […]

(Natural News) Vertical gardens are an excellent way to grow your own food, herbs, and medicines in a small amount of space. They are a practical gardening alternative for suburban backyards and cramped city homes. But as with most gardening techniques, vertical gardens have their own share of drawbacks and benefits. Here are some of the […]

(Natural News) You might not be able to clear away the smog that darkens the skies of your city or town. But you can definitely improve the quality of the air inside your home. A Science Daily article suggested that high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters can decrease indoor air pollution very effectively, especially when compared to conventional counterparts. […]

(Natural News) Caterpillars are hungry little creatures. They eat a lot of food and store it as energy for their future transformation into butterflies or moths. While they usually eat plant matter, a BBC article reported that the larvae of the greater wax moth (Galleria mellonella) appeared to eat plastic. An amateur beekeeper found a […]