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Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority...

Field test: compostable plastics break down in less than 22 days in industrial composting

Berlin (ots) - A recent study by Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands, analysed the fate of compostable packaging in an industrial composting plant. The results show that the tested EN13432 certified products break down...

A Beginner’s Guide To Building Your Culinary Skills From Scratch

Skills grow when you practice deliberately in the kitchen, and you can develop a reliable foundation by approaching learning as a series of small,...

Wake-up call: reducing road accidents with customised driver alerts

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EU researchers are coming up with advanced technologies to spot early signs of fatigue and erratic behaviour in people behind the wheel. By Tom Cassauwers - When Carlo Polidori is driving and starts rubbing the back of his neck, he...

Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes

Christopher Damman, University of Washington - People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient Rome, salt was so central to commerce that soldiers were paid their “salarium,” or salaries, in salt, for instance. Salt’s value was in part as a food preservative, keeping unwanted microbes at bay while allowing desired ones to grow. It was this remarkable ability to regulate...

Honey bees vote to decide on nest sites – why we should listen

Derek Mitchell, University of Leeds - When people think of honey bees, they often think of classic wooden hives, in which beekeepers are having...

The Art Of Plating – Turning Everyday Meals Into Culinary Masterpieces

It's in the small choices you make on the plate that a humble meal transforms into something memorable. You can treat plating as a language: color, texture, and placement become your vocabulary. When...

Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes

Christopher Damman, University of Washington - People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve...

Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes

Christopher Damman, University of Washington - People have been using salt since the dawn...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the...