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Silkworms That Spin Colorful Silk Fibers

Scientists have discovered a ‘greener’ dyeing method to producing colorful silk: by feeding dyed leaves to silkworms so they spin colored – rather than white – cocoons.

Exposed: Health Risks From Arsenic In Rice

High levels of arsenic in rice is associated with elevated genetic damage in humans, according to new research.