How plants could help power the green energy transition
Biological science is changing the way we harness and manage renewable energy, according to a new study by researchers at The ...
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Keep it local: Understanding the benefits of using native plants in your yard
Creating a garden or yard focused on native plants will help avoid water waste and other issues. Here's what you need to know ...
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People and Plants: The many uses of helichrysum
According to Dr. Axe, helichrysum essential oil has a long list of potential uses topically. He recommends combining the essential oil with a carrier oil, like jojoba or coconut oil, then applying it ...
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Microplastics Are Making Photosynthesis Harder for Plants—and That Could Slash Crop Yields, Study Suggests
On average, these little particles could reduce photosynthesis in plants and algae by up to 12 percent, according to the ...
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Artificial photosynthesis: Researchers mimic plants
With artificial photosynthesis, humankind could utilize solar energy to bind carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen. Chemists have taken this one step further: They have synthesized a stack of dyes that ...
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Agriculture and Food News
Mar. 5, 2025 — Researchers used terahertz spectroscopy and imaging to gain new insights into how agave plants are so remarkably adept at retaining water in extremely dry ... The Yucca and the ...