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Why study plants? Because we need them! We need plants for food, shelter, clothes, biofuels and to improve and beautify our environment. When you study plant sciences, you get hands-on experience with ...
It’s that time of year, when midsummer is in full bloom, and the weather is congenial to being in the great out-of-doors.
Since early spring you’ve probably been out and about your yard cleaning out gardens and removing weeds and brush, but there are certain plants lying in wait to cause ...
This new meta-analysis looked to better solidify connections between atopic dermatitis and environmental irritants, such as ...
Your backyard may be a place of peace, play, and plant life—but some of that greenery could be more dangerous than it looks.
Plants add a nice pop of color and serenity to any bathroom. This is the perfect plant for your humid bathroom, even if it ...
Ambient air pollution, hot and cold temperature extremes and other factors associated with climate change are likely ...
Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) from plants is a very common phenomenon as potentially irritant plants and plant products are commonly found in the everyday environment, including the home ...
Have you ever developed an itchy, red rash after applying a new lotion, using rubber gloves, or even a supposedly “natural” ...
List of the Top 5 Most Poisonous Flowers in the World The dangerous plants and poisonous flowers are categorised into four ...
Isoprene, a long-overlooked plant compound, may be a powerful natural insect repellent. New research reveals how this chemical deters pests and helps crops like soybeans survive stress. But its use ...