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Extracted defence

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Wasabi supports memory and chilli has anti-inflammatory properties. Now a research team in Japan is taking a closer look at cardamom seeds. In a...
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Triggering treatment

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In London commuters can select their underground route based on air quality. Flats with mould also present a health risk for their inhabitants. Therefore,...
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Relishing extension

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Waste from wine production can be put to good use. But wine left in opened bottles is generally discarded after 3 days because of...
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Friendly factor

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Probiotics can strengthen coral's immune system. But suncream worn by swimmers often damages it. Enter a research team in Singapore and its coral-friendly UV...
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Refined resources

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Chickpeas are a readymade replacement for coffee. Coffee grounds, meanwhile, can be used for sustainable building projects. A Warsaw-based startup identified the waste product’s...
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Protective drops

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Film can identify spoiled food by changing colour. A South-Korean based research team is relying on a similar concept to prevent people from consuming...
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Smart defence

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Fleas have inspired researchers hoping to guard implants against bacterial settlement. A much bigger animal is now proving similarly inspirational for a Massachusetts-based research...
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Easing activation

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The smell of ladybirds keeps parasites away from plants. Some human bodies produce too much sweat, and bacteria in the armpits cause unpleasant smells....
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Top-flight

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Cow dung has a lot to offer. Finnish research on the impact of penguins on the climate is no sailor’s yarn either. The flightless...
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Weighty extracts

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Groundnut shells can help cultivate saplings sustainably. Now, a Japan-based research team has been investigating how cashew nuts can break down fatty tissue in...
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