Castor oil, derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis), has a rich history as a health and wellness aid – and is now attracting widespread interest online. In traditional ...

Alnwick Garden in Northumberland, England, is home to the Poison Garden, which contains around 100 deadly and toxic plants.

Development of glycerol-derived polyglycerols, a versatile class of biocompatible oligomers whose wide potential application ...

Rubbing castor oil in the belly button is not new, but it has gotten a lot of buzz on social media for its supposed benefits. Proponents of the practice, also known as navel pulling, claim that it can ...

Castor beans are processed across the world to create castor oil. The oil is used in laxatives as well as an ingredient in skin and hair products. Ricin is part of the waste ‘mash’ produced ...

Ahead of its 10th anniversary next year, BASF has revealed that its sustainable castor bean program, Pragati, has now certified more than 8,000 farmers and yields have increased significantly. The ...

Sykes observed Pheidole providens bring rain-soaked grass seeds and grains of Guinea Corn out of the nest and place them on the grass to dry. He called them “Harvester ants”. These species regularly ...

Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty on Monday to murdering three girls, 10 attempted murders, producing ricin, possessing ...

This Valentine’s Day, your hair deserves the spotlight! A well-crafted haircare routine is key to achieving that healthy, radiant shine. Start with a nourishing ...

The new Claude safeguards have already technically been broken but Anthropic says this was due to a glitch — try again.