Hedge apples: Benefits and uses of the Osage orange
The Osage orange tree, native to Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, was once prized for its hardy wood and thorny branches, but ...
Nature5 个月
Making use of citrus fruit functional components
skin and membranes of oranges and other citrus fruits are untapped reservoirs of useful compounds. “Our goal is to make full use of the citrus fruit,” says Shan, who is a member of the Chinese ...
Yahoo1 个月
Odd fruit spotted on Upper East Side: What is an osage orange?
NEW YORK - This fall, a peculiar fruit is catching the eyes of Upper East Side residents at Carl Schurtz Park. Known as the Osage orange, this curious fruit has sparked interest among locals.
Verywell Health on MSN9 个月
Oranges: Benefits Inside This Hydrating, Sweet Citrus Fruit
Sweet orange trees originated in China and grow in the United States, Mexico, and Spain. Oranges are rich in vitamins, ...
8 DIY Pest Control Fixes To Skip—And What You Should Try Instead
Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro and what to ask ...
Hackaday11 年
Fruit Piano Uses A Different Circuit Than The Makey Makey
The orange, tomato, and two apples seen above act as keys for the virtual piano. The concept is the same as the Makey Makey which is often demonstrated as a banana piano .
The Economist1 个月
An adult fruit fly brain has been mapped—human brains could follow
FRUIT FLIES are smart ... means taking things apart and putting them back together. The taking apart uses an electron microscope to record the brain as a series of slices. The putting back ...