Scientists have found a new use for human urine, and it’s not what you think. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, say they’ve figured out how to convert pee into hydroxyapatite, a mineral used in dental and bone implants. The discovery could change how we treat waste and create medical materials. … This is a first-of-its-kind discovery. While treated urine has been used for fertiliser or flushing, converting it into bone implants opens up a whole new frontier. Read More