Hypnotic Chicken, originally uploaded by zoomar

University of Nebraska researchers have found that chicken feathers can be used to make biodegradable, petroleum-free plastics. The protein, keratin, makes the feathers strong and durable and when keratin molecules from heat-treated, pulverized feathers are mixed with certain chemicals, the result is a plastic that can melted and molded into a wide variety of products like plastic plates, cups, and furniture. Bok bok to the future!

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