Orange Peels May Hold Secret to Airborne Medicine, Safer Bridges (IMAGE)

University of Central Florida

Orange Peels May Hold Secret to Airborne Medicine, Safer Bridges

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Engineering Assistant Professor Andrew K. Dickerson and graduate student Nicholas M. Smith have figured out the mechanics of how oranges release that thin stream of fragrant oil when squeezed.

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University of Central Florida: Karen Norum

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