Treated wastewater solids called biosolids are sometimes used by farmers to boost soil nutrient levels. Now research by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist provides new information about how long those plant nutrients remain after biosolids have been applied to the soil.

The oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay is an analytical method to determine the antioxidant potential of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and food ingredients.

The tons of salt that are sprayed on the roads every year are harmful to the environment. But there is no good alternative to de-ice roads when temperatures drop below zero degrees Celcius. Not yet, at least.

NYU chemists have discovered a family of anti-freeze molecules that prevent ice formation when water temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Their findings, which are reported in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), may lead to new methods for improving food storage and industrial products.

"Breaking Ground for the Future" was the theme for a major announcement recently on a new level of collaboration between University of Nebraska-Lincoln and ConAgra Foods.