An edible antifreeze has been developed by the NASA Ames Research Center in
California. The green fluid, which can be painted onto aircraft, bridges or cars
to make it easier to scrape off any ice, contains only ingredients approved by
the US Food and Drug Administration for use in food. It is completely
biodegradable.
More from New Scientist
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Technology
US government wants to have a useful quantum computer by 2028
News
Life
Childbirth for many primate species is even harder than for humans
News
Humans
Humans sleep the least of all apes – is it the secret to our success?
Features
ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû1000¼¯ºÏ
Your menstrual cycle may affect how well vaccines work
News
Popular articles
Trending New Scientist articles
1
Where, when and how to watch the 2026 solar eclipse
2
Remote-controlled cockroach swarm can now breathe underwater
3
If you aren't terrified by this heatwave, you should be
4
Childbirth for many primate species is even harder than for humans
5
We’ve uncovered a master gene that switches on human development
6
Ancient human DNA found on cave art for the first time
7
Humans sleep the least of all apes – is it the secret to our success?
8
US government wants to have a useful quantum computer by 2028
9
I have a 100 per cent chance of getting cancer due to a rare gene
10
Our verdict on The Selfish Gene: An unpopular piece of popular science
