/oss/taxonomy/term/1880/all en /oss/article/did-you-know-environment/goats-might-be-secret-tool-weve-been-looking-prevent-wildfires <p><span>Goats are really useful creatures. We use their milk, fur, meat and… firefighting skills?</span></p> Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:02:08 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 7220 at /oss /oss/article/general-science/goat-poop-your-hair <p>Unless you’re familiar with Moroccan traditions, or are in the habit of frequenting trendy hair salons, chances are that argan oil has escaped your attention. Argan is a tree that grows in only one specific region of Morocco and produces a fruit that resembles a large olive. Stripping away the fleshy outside layer exposes a nut that can be dried and cracked open to reveal several kernels. Traditionally these have been roasted, mashed and squeezed to yield an oil with a nutty flavor. The residue is rich in protein and is used as animal feed.</p> Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:28:09 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2591 at /oss