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Mosses and ferns offer hope against plant disease

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Mosses and ferns offer hope against plant disease

 

Science Daily reports, "Mosses, liverworts, ferns and algae may offer an exciting new research frontier in the global challenge of protecting crops from the threat of disease."

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Urban birds are teeming with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study finds

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Urban birds are teeming with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study finds

 

The Guardian reports, "Urban ducks and crows might offer us a connection to nature, but scientists have found wild birds that live near humans are more likely to harbour bacteria resistant to important antibiotics."

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Reusable Water Bottles Contain More Bacteria Than Toilet Seats

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Reusable Water Bottles Contain More Bacteria Than Toilet Seats

 

HealthNews reported, "Using a reusable water bottle can save, on average, 156 plastic water bottles and hundreds of dollars every year. However, while they are beneficial for the planet and your wallet, some disgusting dangers may be lurking in your bottles."

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Gardener shares simple hack for using aspirin to improve plant health.

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Gardener shares simple hack for using aspirin to improve plant health.

 

Yahoo News reported, "Asprin (sic) is a valuable tool in improving a plant’s immune system because the pharmaceutical contains acetylsalicylic acid, which is chemically similar to the salicylic acid naturally found in plants. Plants release this compound to protect themselves from pathogens, so applying the diluted aspirin to the plant is a way to boost its immune response.

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Scientists Name New Fungus-Killing Compounds After Keanu Reeves

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Scientists Name New Fungus-Killing Compounds After Keanu Reeves

 

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Smithsonian Magazine reports, "Newly discovered bacterial compounds are so good at killing fungi that scientists named them after movie star Keanu Reeves, who’s known for efficiently defeating villains in action films like The Matrix and John Wick."

 

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