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03/15/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientists document how essential oils can be used as natural fungicides
Essential oils are concentrated, phytonutrient-rich extracts that capture the scent and flavor of plants. They are usually obtained through distillation or mechanical methods like cold pressing. Essential oils are known for their many uses, such as in aromatherapy, where they are said to help relieve pain and reduce stress and anxiety. Some of these useful natural […]
02/04/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers evaluate the efficiency of natural plant products for disinfecting surfaces
In this study, researchers from India evaluated the efficiency of traditional fumigation practice using natural plant products to disinfect the air and surfaces. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Environmental disinfection is an excellent method for reducing nosocomial or healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). HCAIs are major […]
01/04/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Larvicidal activity of Allmania nodiflora (node flower allmania)
Researchers at the PSG College of Arts & Science in India investigated the phytochemical composition and larvicidal activity of Allmania nodiflora, also known as node flower allmania. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Herbal Medicine. The researchers prepared extracts from A. nodiflora leaves using petroleum ether and ethanol as solvents. They […]
12/25/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bats can anticipate their prey’s movements by building predictive models on the fly, says new study
Despite possessing better vision than humans at night, some bats prefer to use their advanced hearing to hunt for food. These nocturnal creatures manufacture sounds and rely on the echoes those sounds make while bouncing off objects to navigate in the dark and find their prey. This ability, known as echolocation, is a subject of particular interest […]
10/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
How do bacteria populations travel through soil layers?
Soil bacteria are important components of the ecosystem. They help improve soil structure and aggregation, as well as recycle soil nutrients and water. Soil bacteria also serve as decomposers that consume carbon compounds and provide large quantities of nitrogen to plants. Nitrogen is a major component of chlorophyll and is essential for the production of amino acids, which […]
09/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Organic potatoes contain more microelements that are often deficient in soil
Foods grown using organic farming methods are said to be healthier than foods grown using conventional means. One of the advantages that organic produce has over conventional produce is that they are free of harmful chemicals, which are used in conventional farming to nourish crops and control pests and weeds. Organic farming is also believed to increase […]
09/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers take a closer look at the migration of heavy metals from soil to rice in China
Soil and water contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals build up in living organisms. Known as bioaccumulation, this usually affects aquatic animals and plants used for food. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals in crops is a hot topic among scientists because of the threat they pose to human health. Besides having toxic effects, some metals are […]
09/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bacterial populations use seepage water to travel between the surface and subsoils
In this study, German researchers investigated the mobilization of certain bacterial populations present in the soil after dynamic hydraulic events. Their findings were published in the journal Soil Biology and Biochemistry. During extreme precipitation events, substantial amounts of organic matter are mobilized, resulting in fluxes in carbon from the topsoil to deeper mineral soil and groundwater. […]
08/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Breath of life? Scientists claim that air pollution could age your lungs by two years
It’s well known that air pollution increases the risk of respiratory illnesses. A recent study by Canadian and European researchers, however, has found that air pollution also ages the lungs. Using data from more than 300,000 individuals, the researchers explored the negative impact of air pollution and found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants reduces lung function […]
08/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Saline water found to improve yield and quality of cherry tomatoes
Fresh water is an important resource that the world has a very limited supply of. According to experts, 98 percent of the world’s water is salt water, and only two percent is fresh water. But of that two percent, 87 percent is locked up in ice and glaciers and 12 percent is in the ground, […]
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