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Rubber Chicken on April Fools? Scientist Turns Feathers Into Eco-Plastic

Turning chicken feathers into eco-friendly plastics may sound like the ravings of a mad scientist, but it actually makes good sense ... and thanks to a real-life boffin, it's now a possibility.READ»

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Toasted Chicken Feathers Make Better Hydrogen Tanks for Fuel-Cells

Hydrogen fuel cell technology is full of promise, but it's being held back by the problem of storing the dangerous gas safely and efficiently. Some U.S. scientists have been tackling this, and their solution is as ingenious as it ...READ»