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Discovered plants that cure cancer
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Discovered plants that cure cancer

The small head plant (Hedrotis microcephala) picked from Bu Gia Map National Park, Binh Phuoc province has just been found to have anti-cancer effects.

December 18, 2018
Terrors of molten nuclear fuel
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Terrors of molten nuclear fuel

Fuel rods in Japanese nuclear reactors damaged by earthquakes and tsunamis are in danger of being completely melted and causing unintended consequences.

December 18, 2018
Plants discovered terror
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Plants discovered terror

Plants that are not only food sources, but also plants, can now serve as tools to detect explosive materials.

December 18, 2018
Use garbage to collect uranium from garbage
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Use garbage to collect uranium from garbage

With the use of bacteria and inositol phosphate, which have the same chemical characteristics as plant waste, researchers at Birmingham University have already collected…

December 18, 2018
Trees can become a clean energy source
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Trees can become a clean energy source

According to NewScientist, plugging the electrode plate into the trunk to obtain electric current seems to be an unbelievable thing ...

December 18, 2018
Wheat pests spread faster than we thought
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Wheat pests spread faster than we thought

The spread of human and plant diseases by wind is likely to spread faster than we think has left concerns for not only human disease but also a fungus that threatens the…

December 18, 2018
'Green' fungicides
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'Green' fungicides

Scientists in Canada report the development of a 'green' fungicide that can provide a safer, and more environmentally friendly solution.

December 18, 2018
Making butanol from plants
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Making butanol from plants

As a chemical for industrial processes, butanol is used in everything from oil brakes, paint thinners, to plastics.

December 18, 2018
Why can't trees be tall?
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Why can't trees be tall?

The famous Douglas fir in the botanical world is more capable than most other plants. But there is still a limit that it cannot overcome, and a new study explains why.

December 18, 2018
Unexpected truth about vegetables
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Unexpected truth about vegetables

Tomatoes, japaleño peppers, serrano peppers and avocados are currently under scrutiny after Salmonella outbreaks, causing many Americans to worry about eating vegetables.

December 18, 2018