Researchers from Cranfield University and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have constructed the metabolic fingerprint of British heritage apples and mainstream commercial varieties highlighting the extraordinary phytochemical ...
Biotechnology
Jun 7, 2017
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It is unusual enough to see one of nature's biggest, rarest—not to mention smelliest—flowers bloom. But it is extraordinary to see two bloom at once.
Plants & Animals
Jun 3, 2017
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More than 28,000 species of plants around the world have a medical use but poor documentation means people are not making the most of the health benefits, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Ecology
May 18, 2017
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Ever wondered why growing food at home never seems to save you any money?
Environment
May 12, 2017
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The Djehuty Project, led by research professor, José Manuel Galán from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has discovered a 4,000-year-old funerary garden—the first such garden ever to be found—on the Dra Abu ...
Archaeology
May 4, 2017
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College of Human Ecology faculty and student efforts to develop sustainable approaches to textile and fashion design has led to the development of the Cornell Natural Dye Garden after a successful crowdfunding campaign that ...
Environment
Apr 25, 2017
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Just as virtual technology has become a common tool for anyone planning to repaint or redecorate a home, a growing array of apps can make landscaping easier too.
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 18, 2017
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The first ever global database of trees on Wednesday revealed that 9,600 tree species are threatened with extinction and identified a total of 60,065 in existence.
Environment
Apr 5, 2017
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Scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) and the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Frankfurt have published a paper today revealing an important discovery surrounding ...
Environment
Mar 29, 2017
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Scientists have named a recently discovered Colombian plant species in honor of President Juan Manuel Santos' efforts to build peace following five decades of armed conflict.
Plants & Animals
Mar 7, 2017
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