Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Observers have documented multiple animal species using plants for ...

Surgeons would love to find a replacement for surgical staples — one that doesn't aggravate wounds on the way in and out. Bioengineers think... At first, the idea of using porcupine quills to patch up ...

Scientists working in Indonesia have observed an orangutan intentionally treating a wound on their face with a medicinal plant, the first time this behavior has been documented. Rakus, a male Sumatran ...

Many people reach for Neosporin for cuts, minor wounds, burns, and scrapes. It's an antibacterial ointment that effectively treats some injuries, but should not be used on every type of open wound.

A professional rugby league player sustained a left eyebrow laceration during a match which immediately started to bleed. Within seconds he was taken to the sideline and had the laceration closed with ...

People have used honey for thousands of years for wound healing. While we now have other very effective wound-healing options, honey may still be good for healing certain wounds. Honey has ...

How the great ape first learned to use the plant is still unclear. The discovery occurred within a protected Indonesian rainforest at the Suaq Balimbing research site. This region, currently home to ...