Home Composting
The effective handling of food wastes at home can prove tricky especially if one is hoping to be responsible by returning nutrients to the soil and […]
Month: January 2012
Life Cycle Assessment For Managing Food Waste
Recent investigations into food waste management following my studies in environmental management have led me to look more closely at the life cycle assessment (LCA) approach. […]
Tribology: Unraveling the Science of Friction, Wear, and Lubrication
Tribology is a multidisciplinary field that delves into the study of friction, wear, and lubrication in interacting surfaces. Derived from the Greek words “tribos” (meaning […]
Orostachys japonicas (Herbal Treatment For Stomach Complaints)
The plant Orostachys japonicas A. Berger (family: Crassulaceae) or ‘wa-song’ is used mainly in Korean folk medicine as a health food, especially in treating gastric ulcers, hepatitis and haemorrhoids. Evidence […]
Bacterial Conjugation: A Molecular Tango of Genetic Exchange
Bacterial conjugation is a fascinating and intricate process that allows bacteria to transfer genetic material between individual cells, facilitating the exchange of valuable traits such […]
Inflammation Can Be Reduced By Following A Low GI Diet
A recent study conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has provided further evidence that overweight individuals who observe a diet of high-fibre foods and whole […]
Chloranthus multistachys
Chloranthus multistachys is a rich source of bioactive molecules. One of the first studies isolated terpenoids such as:- ent-17-hydroxyl-16β-methoxyl-kauran-3-one, ent-17-acetoxyl-16β-methoxyl-kauran-3-one , ent-17-hydroxyl-kaur-15-en-3-one, ent-3β-acetoxyl-kaur-15-en-16β, 17-diol, ent-kauran-3β, 16β, […]
Palais de Bœuf à la Sainte-Menehould
“Palais de bœuf à la Sainte-Menehould” refers to a dish made with beef palates in the style of Sainte-Menehould, a town in northeastern France. While […]
Stabilising Lemon Oils
Lemon oils along with other citrus oils are readily prone to oxidation and because of their insolubility in aqueous systems also need to be made available […]