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Ancient tree survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb
Biology

Ancient tree survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb

Some tree species such as willow, camphor, persimmon, eucalyptus... still stand and grow young buds despite suffering many scars from the power of the atomic bomb droppe…

May 26, 2024
Discovering ancient incense plants in Nam Dinh
Biology

Discovering ancient incense plants in Nam Dinh

Da Huong is a camphor tree, a small yellow yellow flower, blooming at the end of spring. Parts of the stem contain aromatic essential oils, aromatic burning wood as ince…

December 17, 2018
Animals are also overheard
Animal world

Animals are also overheard

A team of experts from Kyoto University, Japan, came to Yakushima island to study the symbiotic relationship between macaque monkey and Sika deer. In 2004, the team used…

December 16, 2018
Mothballs can cause brain damage in children
Medicine - Health

Mothballs can cause brain damage in children

A group of Australian pediatricians has called on the Government to issue a ban on the sale of camphor (nebulae) containing toxic naphthalene.

December 14, 2018
The therapeutic effect of essential oils
Medicine - Health

The therapeutic effect of essential oils

Essential oils are used to make topical medicines, to rub, dissolve the bruises of bruising and soothe the pain. Essential oils also make anti-flu, antiseptic and digest…

December 14, 2018