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04/25/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Plants have “lungs” and humans have influenced the way they breathe, study says

Experts from the University of Sheffield in the U.K. have revealed how plants provide air to every cell in their bodies. Furthermore, they point out that human intervention has influenced how plants breathe. The study was headed by Andrew Fleming, a professor at Sheffield’s Institute for Sustainable Food. Their study was published in the journal Nature Communications. Plants require a […]

04/13/2020 / By Franz Walker

Why is exposure to airborne metal particles associated with a greater risk of premature death?

While studies have shown that air pollution is associated with an increased risk of premature death, for a while, scientists couldn’t identify which specific airborne particles were responsible. Now a recent study has finally determined the metal particles linked to the increased risk of premature death. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) […]

03/24/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Flower power: 13 Reasons why plants can improve your mood

Plants do more than beautify your lawn or living room. As a bonus, taking care of houseplants can also help promote mental health. Don’t believe it? Read on for more details on how gardening can boost your mood and make a normal day greener and brighter. Bring nature indoors Make any room greener with a beautiful […]

03/22/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Compound in daffodils can improve sleep, trigger lucid dreams

Scientists have found that a compound from daffodils can help people experience lucid dreams more frequently. In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, U.S. researchers showed the effects of galantamine — a plant compound used to treat Alzheimer’s disease — can enhance brain function through acetylcholinesterase inhibition (AChEI). “[Galantamine] substantially increases the frequency of lucid […]

02/27/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Honey supply chain COLLAPSES as China’s beekeepers locked down due to coronavirus pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has claimed another victim — the honey industry. Travel restrictions have been enacted across China, as a preventive measure against the spread of the new, dreaded disease. The restrictions, which some have decried as “hardcore,” include sealing off roads and implementing approval systems for interregional transportation. Other containment measures include shutting down public […]

01/24/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Study: Natural alternatives can be used in place of harmful chemical herbicides

Scientists have created natural weedkillers using commonly grown plants. In their study, published in the Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, a team from the University of Samarra in Iraq explored the potential of three plants — oleander (Nerium oleander), olives (Olea europaea) and castor (Ricinus communis) — as natural alternatives to commercial weedicides. A natural way to deal with […]

01/05/2020 / By Mary Miller

5 Poisonous plants to watch out for in your back yard

Decorating your garden with bright and colorful plants can certainly liven up your home, but be warned – the most beautiful plants can sometimes be the deadliest. These plants may be pleasing to the eye but more often than not, their vibrant hues are meant as a warning of the deadly toxins they contain. If you’re not careful, […]

12/20/2019 / By Grace Olson

Is this Chinese fern the key to preventing arsenic poisoning?

Arsenic is a natural element that can be found in many things – like soil and groundwater. The latter, in particular, presents a problem. Inhaling or swallowing the element has severe – even fatal – consequences. People who are especially vulnerable to arsenic poisoning (or arsenicosis) include those who drink or use groundwater and those who live near […]

11/21/2019 / By Melissa Smith

How do you use kudzu in a survival situation?

Kudzu, also known as Japanese arrowroot, is a legume that produces hearty vines and biomass. This plant was exported from Japan in 1876 and was considered an ornamental plant, but was later heavily planted to help stop soil erosion. Kudzu is also a great survival plant. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Biofuel Kudzu produces more fuel per […]

10/27/2019 / By Grace Olson

From vase to plate: 5 Pretty (and edible) ornamental plants that can beautify your home

Ornamental plants are often used to spruce up your home, but there are varieties that you can eat as well. You can plant them in your garden or keep them in a pot by your windowsill. (h/t to EcoWatch.com) 1. Day lily Day lilies got their name because their flowers bloom during the day and […]

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