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Usnea is a lichen with a long history of medical usage, and if you don't know what it is or what it looks like, it's probably been hiding in plain sight. Because of its bushy, hair-like appearance, it is also popularly referred to as "old man's beard." It grows best in damp, shady places like coastal forests or forests near a freshwater source.

This Weird-Looking Plant Is The Forest's Best Kept Secret, And My House Will Never Be Without It

Research shows that early colonial dogs in North America reflected cultural tensions between Native Americans and Europeans, with evidence of Indigenous dog ancestry persisting despite European replacement. Previous research has shown that European dog lineages gradually replaced North American ones between 1492 and the present day. To gain deeper insights...

Ancient DNA Reveals Fate of North America’s Indigenous Dogs

As summer starts to wind down, August becomes a critical month for preparing your tomato plants for a bountiful September harvest. Tomatoes, native to western South America and Central America, thrive in warm weather but require specific care to maximize fruit production as the season progresses. By giving your tomatoes the right attention now, you can ensure they produce a generous, delicious crop next month.

Do This To Your Tomatoes In August For A Huge September Harvest

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have advanced our understanding of black holes using supercomputer simulations, revealing how magnetic fields cause turbulence that heats plasma and produces X-ray radiation observable from Earth. Their groundbreaking study, which included all significant quantum interactions between radiation and plasma, shows that the plasma around...

Solving the Puzzle of X-Ray Radiation From Black Holes

Los Angeles County, CA

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

Honey bees may play a role in increasing virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to researchers at Penn State who analyzed seasonal trends of parasite and virus transmission in bees. The study—published in the journal Ecosphere—found that honey bees consistently had higher levels of viruses than bumble...

Honey bees may play key role in spreading viruses to wild bumble bees

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Rice University researchers have developed a new implantable sensor, spinalNET, capable of recording the electrical activity of spinal neurons in freely moving subjects. This breakthrough could help unlock the complexities of how spinal neurons process sensory and motor functions, potentially leading to better treatments for spinal cord diseases and injuries.

Over a Hundred Times Smaller Than the Width of a Hair – Revolutionary Tiny Sensor Reveals Hidden Neuron Activity

Mosquitoes can turn a peaceful evening in the garden into an itchy nightmare. While there are plenty of chemical repellents on the market, many gardeners prefer natural alternatives to keep these pesky insects at bay. Fortunately, nature provides us with a variety of plants that not only add beauty and fragrance to your garden but also help repel mosquitoes. These plants contain natural oils and compounds that mosquitoes find unpleasant, making them a great addition to any garden where you want to enjoy the outdoors without the buzz of mosquitoes.

10 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

Imagine a garden that effortlessly renews itself year after year with minimal intervention. This dream can become a reality with self-seeding plants. These remarkable plants have the ability to drop seeds that sprout into new plants, ensuring a continuous and beautiful display without the need for replanting. Not only do...

10 Self-Seeding Plants You’ll Never Have to Plant Again

Researchers have synthesized complex menthyl esters and uncovered the mechanism by which they interact with the liver X receptor. Researchers developed menthyl esters with significant anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity effects, potentially offering new treatments for chronic inflammatory conditions and metabolic disorders. Recent therapeutic advances and commercial successes have often been driven...

A New Way To Lose Weight: Scientists Develop Powerful Mint-Derived Molecules That Fight Fat

Researchers are questioning the model of rapid polar ice collapse, but they still describe the retreat as dire. In recent years, the headlines about Earth’s climate have been dominated by alarming events like raging wildfires, more powerful hurricanes, devastating floods, and intense heat waves, leaving little room for positive news.

Rethinking the “Doomsday Glacier”: Scientists Challenge Alarming Antarctic Ice Collapse Predictions

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Georgia Tech’s study reveals how weakened Atlantic circulation during the Younger Dryas reduced North Atlantic nutrients, offering a historical perspective on potential future oceanic changes due to climate change. The North Atlantic Ocean is a hub of biological activity, largely due to the Gulf Stream, which supplies a rich...

Ancient Ocean Currents Reveal Alarming Future for North Atlantic Life

West Virginia University roboticists are working on an alternative path to robot autonomy in Loopy, a "multicellular robot" composed of a ring of individual interconnected robot cells. The WVU team will test Loopy's ability to "co-design" itself, determining its own shape with limited support from human engineers. With no direct...

Shape-shifting robot inspired by insect swarms and tree roots is teaching itself to mark contamination zones

If you want lush green grass, timing is everything. Freshly planted grass seed needs adequate water, sunlight, and soil conditions to thrive. Because sunlight and soil temperature change throughout the year, there is a narrow window of time you have to plant grass seed to ensure it flourishes. To help you get it right, we tapped lawn experts who share their tips for when (and when not) to sow grass seed.

This Is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed, According to Lawn Experts

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Participants in a self-directed diet program lost significantly more weight by consuming higher amounts of protein and fiber, along with adhering to a personalized and flexible diet plan. Over a 25-month study, the most successful participants, who made up 41% of the total, lost an average of 12.9% of their...

Lose Weight Faster With These Two Nutrients, Scientists Say

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been treating your pepper plants as annuals, pulling them out at the end of each growing season. But here’s a little secret: peppers are actually perennials! Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, pepper plants can live for several years if they’re protected from frost and cold weather. Overwintering your peppers is not only possible, but it’s also a fantastic way to get a head start on next year’s growing season. Imagine harvesting peppers from a plant that’s already established and ready to produce! It’s a game changer, and I’m here to walk you through how to do it.

Your Peppers Are Perennials! Here’s How To Overwinter Them

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The Plant That Changed History: How an Ancient Hybrid Grass Birthed the World’s Most Iconic Crop

A study has elucidated how bread wheat’s genetic diversity, stemming from Aegilops tauschii, spurred its global spread and agricultural dominance, providing essential resources for future wheat...

The Plant That Changed History: How an Ancient Hybrid Grass Birthed the World’s Most Iconic Crop

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