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Common houseplants can improve air quality indoors
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Phys.org reports, "Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices, according to new research led by the University of Birmingham and in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)."
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- Tags: ecology, environment, health
Urban birds are teeming with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study finds
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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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- Tags: birds, disease management, health, wildlife
The Best Way to Wash Fruit And Vegetables
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ScienceAlert reported, "Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make sure you wash them properly first.
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- Tags: fruit, health, vegetables
Paper Straws Might Pose a Serious Problem, Too
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ScienceAlert reported, "Paper straws are not quite the eco solution many had hoped for. Not only do these liquid slurping alternatives tend to wilt in a frustratingly fast manner, they contain low levels of forever chemicals, according to new research."
Groundcherry gets genetic upgrades: Turning a garden curiosity into an agricultural powerhouse
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Science Daily reported, "Imagine a small fruit that tastes like a cross between a tomato and a pineapple, wrapped in its own natural paper lantern. That's the groundcherry (Physalis grisea) -- a little-known relative of tomatoes that's been quietly growing in gardens and small farms across North America for centuries. Now, this humble fruit is getting a 21st-century upgrade thanks to some cutting-edge genetic research."
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- Tags: food, gardening, gene-editing, health, technology