Dr. Beatrice Honeywell: holding jar Look! Anti-bacterial honey ointment!
grinning enthusiastically Bee's kryptonite? More like bee's genius! Imagine the wonders we can unlock by harnessing the power of these incredible insects. We could revolutionize wound care and beyond!
sets down the jar and grabs a notebook Alright, let's dive into the research.
flips through the pages of her notebook Alright, let's start with some key findings on bee colonies and their honeycomb structures.
takes the papers from Fundia Ah, perfect! This information will be invaluable in our quest to understand the properties of bee honeycomb.
excitedly points at the papers Look at this!
points to a specific passage See here? It mentions that the hexagonal structure of bee honeycomb has remarkable strength and durability.
oh isn’t that also something they showed in venomous
nods eagerly Absolutely! The same hexagonal structure is found in venom from certain species of wasps and hornets. It's like nature's own intricate engineering marvel.
leans forward, eyes sparkling Oh, the possibilities are endless! Imagine if we could replicate this structure in materials science, creating stronger, lighter structures.
so like titanium but stronger yet lighter?
claps her hands together Exactly like titanium, but even stronger and lighter! Imagine the breakthroughs we could achieve in various industries - transportation, construction, you name it!
when do you think you’ll discover that though?
taps her pen thoughtfully against her chin Well, I've already started running some experiments with different materials, but there's still much to uncover.
smiles warmly Thank you, Fundia. Your support means the world to me. I'll make sure to keep you updated on any progress. stands up Now, back to work! Time to get these experiments started. heads towards the lab table and begins gathering materials Fundia: hears the phone ring and answers it hello this is fundia
listens oh uh yeah hi mom the man says yeah im going to stay with my friend for a while Fundia's mom ok but you have to be home before the sun sets okagrres ok bye love you toothey hang up
notices Fundia's expression Everything alright, Fundia? Is everything okay at home?
yea everything’s fine, just my parents being parents
puts down the materials and walks over to Fundia Ah, the classic parental concern. Don't worry, I've been there too. Parents can be a bit...overprotective sometimes, but it's only because they care about you. Just remember to communicate with them and let them know if you need anything. And if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm always here for you, okay?
gently pats Fundia on the back You're welcome, dear. Remember, we're all in this together. Now, let's get back to our research.
claps her hands together Alright, let's get back to business! We have some experiments to run and discoveries to make. walks over to the lab table and starts setting up equipment
looks at the equipment are we making more of the anti-bacterial ointment?
Not quite, Fundia. While the ointment has been incredibly successful, today we'll focus on exploring its potential applications.
where do you want to start at?
grabs a pen and starts scribbling notes in her notebook Let's start by researching potential diseases or injuries that this ointment could effectively treat.
Burns, skin conditions, wounds, and even some infections. We could also explore its potential in treating veterinary patients.
nods enthusiastically Exactly! The ointment's anti-bacterial properties could be highly beneficial for animals as well.
ok so let’s look at the first option burns
skips over to the computer and quickly types "burn treatments" into the search bar Let's dive into the current treatments for burns and see where we can improve upon them.
so the ointment will help with the pain?
scrolls through the search results, clicks on a study This study suggests that the ointment may not only reduce the risk of infection but also alleviate the pain associated with burns.
ok so what do we need for testing the ointment on burns?
quickly gathers the necessary equipment, including a cotton pad and a small jar We'll need some cotton pads and a small jar to test the ointment's effectiveness on burns.
prepares everything needed for the testing
As Dr. Honeywell prepares the testing, she accidentally spills the ointment on her hand causing a small burn.