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03-04-2021
Scientists discover why catnip is a powerful mosquito repellent
Catnip is a perennial herb in the mint family that...
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03-04-2021
Seagrass loss is much worse than expected in the UK
An alarming amount of seagrass has vanished from the waters...
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03-01-2021
Plants set a "bedtime alarm" that helps them survive the night
Plants set their circadian clock in the evening to make...
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02-28-2021
Plant protein lowers risk of premature death by up to 47 percent
Older women who eat more plant protein lower their risk...
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02-24-2021
Diverse mangrove forests have higher carbon storage capacity
Mangrove forests have a greater capacity to store carbon when...
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02-23-2021
Mistletoe has a strategy to keep its host plant alive
While mistletoe is capable of using photosynthesis to make food,...
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02-23-2021
Seed production is slowing down in older, larger trees
Climate change is driving a new trend that could permanently...
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02-22-2021
Plants can hide the effects of climate stress for years
Two out of every five plant species are currently at...
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02-16-2021
Potato beans could become the next big superfood in the UK
Potato beans have the potential to support healthier, more sustainable...
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02-12-2021
Green tea compound may be a powerful weapon against cancer
A compound found in green tea may boost levels of...
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Wicker basket with red ripe apples in the garden.
02-11-2021
Apples stimulate the production of new brain cells
Natural compounds found in apples can improve brain function, according...
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02-11-2021
Biosensors can monitor plant health in real time
Researchers at Linköping University have developed biosensors that can monitor...
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