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Scientists raise red flags over hidden risks of popular garden plant: 'Should serve as a bright yellow warning'

But new research has suggested that this trend could be fueling an environmental threat, according to The Conversation.
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Automaker sparks backlash with new EV's bizarre 'face' design: 'No matter how bad you imagine it is, it is worse'

Tech company Faraday Future's newest EV, the FX Super One, is filled with futuristic features, including an expressive LED ...
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Homeowner shares honest review after testing out next-gen lawn equipment: 'It's been basically perfect'

For homeowners with bigger yards, electric riding mowers like the Z6 are a powerful alternative to gas. Electric yard tools ...
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Gardener demonstrates ancient irrigation system: 'The water slowly leaches out'

Epic Gardening gave a full rundown on the benefits of ollas, explaining, "If you live in a desert climate, a dry mountain ...
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Expert issues warning over seemingly harmless plant that can wreak havoc on homes: 'Can actually cause damage to the foundations'

A TikToker pointed out an issue with one home that had horizontally growing bamboo shooting out of the foundation.
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Researchers put 3D-printed house to test on 50-ton shaking machine: 'These findings will be essential'

Researchers have been testing the durability of 3D-printed concrete houses by shaking them on a 50-ton machine to simulate an ...
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Major bank sparks backlash after pulling out of crucial international effort: 'Shame on them'

"Shame on them," Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters said about the banks. He called out companies that jumped on the climate ...
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Student shares photo of frustrating scene on college campus: 'We deserve better'

The University of Houston isn't teaching the value of pedestrian infrastructure — flooded sidewalks on campus are a problem.
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Oil giants turn heads after walking away from critical international effort: 'The more we delay, the more cover we are providing'

Shell and other major oil and gas companies have pulled out of a climate advisory group working to define a “‘net zero’ ...
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Gardener shares simple hack for growing flourishing vegetables at home: 'So worthwhile'

It also helps improve your yields, often by as much as 35%, according to Unsustainable Magazine. The more you grow at home, ...
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Expert sounds off on blatantly false claim about plant life: 'My head hurts'

A botanist was shocked to hear a blatantly false claim about plants and fossil fuels being peddled on social media — so she ...
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Researchers use 'acid bubbles' in game-changing method to create valuable materials: 'This is a major finding'

Tech Xplore wrote: "In tests using a silver catalyst — a common benchmark for converting CO 2 to carbon monoxide — the system ...