High-performance polyurethane-based spa cabinet streamlines assembly

When Dynasty Spas needed an attractive, cost-effective and durable material that also streamlined assembly, it turned to a polyurethane-based spa cabinet solution from Romeo RIM, Inc.

SPE ANTEC? 2013 speakers to focus on polymer advances

Plenary speeches by four industry leaders at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) ANTEC? 2013 will address new technical and business developments with great potential for benefiting plastics, SPE announced.

DMG / MORI SEIKI support WorldSkills 2013 competition

More than 1,000 up-and-coming young specialists from 61 countries and regions will be in Leipzig from 2nd to 7th July 2013 to choose the world champions in their apprenticed trades in 45 disciplines.

First beef enriched with omega-3 fatty acids to be released in mid February

Flaxeed-fed cows produce more nutritious dairy products

Dairy cows that are fed flaxseed produce milk high in omega-3 and other polyunsaturated fats, says a study by Oregon State University

Dalian students’ vision of growing food on walls garners award

Students from Dalian, China, foresee people growing food on the walls of their homes and having eco-kitchens with robots giving nutritional advice, by 2050

DuPont Nutrition & Health at FIC 2013

EU To Ban Animal Testing

Any brand that sells cosmetic or personal care products in the EU won't be allowed to test them on animals, anywhere in the world,according to a proposed ban which go into effect on March 11, 2013.

High doses of vitamin C supplements linked to kidney stones

Study suggests regular intake of 1000-mg ascorbic acid supplements is associated with risk of kidney stones in men

U.S. boomers less healthy than their parents

In spite of their longer life expectancy, the overall health status of baby boomers appears lower than previous generation

High calcium intake may raise CVD risk in men

High supplemental calcium intake may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) death in men, but not in women

Pie Medical launches IVUS/OCT analysis software