A Microbial fuel cell (MFC) or biological fuel cell is a bio-electrochemical system that drives a current by mimicking bacterial interactions found in nature. A microbial fuel cell is a device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy by the catalytic reaction of microorganisms. A typical microbial fuel cell consists of anode and cathode compartments separated by […]
Laughter as Good Medicine – Biological Findings Proving Health Benefits
I recently caught a television report on the health benefits of adequate sleep. A number of volunteers were subjected to sleep deprivation – either through scheduled deep-sleep disturbances or through truncated sleeping hours. The discoveries from these studies provided alarming ties to everything from diabetes to obesity to national automobile accident statistics. As we become […]
Biological Control May Beget Exotic Invaders
It’s not easy to be good. You thought you’d do the responsible thing and buy some ladybugs (technically beetles and not ture bugs at all, known as ladybirds in the UK) at the store to keep your roses clean instead of spraying poison. Little did you realize, you could be harming your local eco-system and […]
4 Reasons To Hire A Lawn Care Service
Most posts about lawn care target DIYers, but if you want to have the most beautiful lawn on your block, it is time to consider hiring a lawn care service. DIY lawn care is a great way of engaging in physical work, but there’s much more to lawn care than meets the eye. Over 30% […]
A Compound in Strawberries May Prevent Cognitive Decline
A Compound in Strawberries May Prevent Cognitive Decline, Research Shows A compound found in strawberries and other fruit may help prevent cognitive decline, new research shows. The findings may help prevent Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases associated with aging. Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies found that treating aging mouse models with fisetin, […]
The State of Clean Energy
San Antonio is a national leader in solar energy. The industry provides jobs in Bexar County, saves money for local families, and eases our environmental impact. But we’re in a brave new world where coal emissions are pro-environment, and clean tech executives face court for insider dealing. What does this mean for the future of […]
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