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Tofu Glue: Coming Soon to a Furniture Store Near You?

(Sept. 29) -- From "ick" to IKEA? That appears to be the trajectory of tofu's latest remarkable transition from niche food product to mainstream miracle-compound. Researchers are developing a low-cost method to convert soy, the primary ingredient in tofu, into environmentally friendly glue products that would be used to...

Fourth of July Primer: Fireworks and Safety Facts

Americans in at least 46 states are rushing to hastily erected stands to buy what will be a record number of fireworks this July 4. The American Pyrotechnics Association says fireworks have never been more popular or more in demand. The association says the "significant increase in fireworks usage is due to an upsurge in...

Experts Explore Risks of Nanotechnology in Clothes

(Dec. 4) -- Tiny particles so small that at least a million of them can fit on a pinhead are keeping your bras, panties, socks and children's clothing smelling sweet. But are these silver nanoparticles safe? An Environmental Protection Agency science panel opened a four-day hearing Tuesday in Washington, examining the...