Porcupine quills inspire new medical needles and adhesives

     When one typically thinks about medical advances it is normal for technology to come to mind. Well you see, now porcupines might be coming to mind instead in some of the minds of researchers and scientists. In this new medical revolution porcupine quills have a unique structure giving them the possibility to be used as a new form of needles. In the past spiders webs and gecko feet have also inspired new medical advances and now the attention has been turned to be a more...pointy situation. Although it will take time to actually apply this new idea, once established the possible medical uses will be infinite. Who knows maybe the next time you receive an injection it might be with a porcupine quill.

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/porcupine-quills-inspire-new-medical-needles-a

20 uses for leftover fruit and vegetable peels

     When we eat an orange, a potato, or a lemon the majority of us just disregard the peels and skins and dispose of them. However, what if those scraps could be used for cleaning, cooking, or beauty products? Since they have been so long ignored and labeled as useless it is strange to see them in such a different light. When the truth is revealed these so called useless scraps are full of vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor. Cleaning greasy messes, adding "meat" to greens, and refreshing your face are just some of the many uses for these leftover fruit and vegetable peels. Remember that saying, "reduce, reuse, recycle?" Well here's your chance. To find out more about the possible uses click on the link below.

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/stories/20-uses-for-leftover-fruit-and-vegetable-peels