Eliminating fungi that attack produce with oregano and eucalyptus oil
Researchers have demonstrated the anti-fungal in vitro activity of the essential oil of oregano and eucalyptus in a vapor phase, which have already proven effective in controlling fungi which cause diseases in fruits and vegetables. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 10, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Three Strategies For Bringing More Kindness Into Your Life
This article first appeared on Greater Good, the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. In November, GGSC is hosting a summit on Mindfulness and Well-Being at Work; find out more here. One of the best ways to increase our own happiness is to do things that make other people happy. In countless studies, kindness and generosity have been linked to greater life satisfaction, stronger relationships, and better mental and physical health—generous people even live longer. What’s more, the happiness people derive from giving to others creates a positive feedback loop: The po...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil: Best Bug Repellent?
What are the pros and cons of lemon eucalyptus oil as an insect repellent? I know you don't like DEET, but can you tell me how it compares? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - September 2, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Exotic Vinegar Flies Invade California After World Tour
One critter traveled around the globe from Australia on a eucalyptus tree. The other hitched a ride on a Central American flower. These flies are the tip of the invasive insect iceberg in California.» E-Mail This (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - May 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Michaeleen Doucleff Source Type: news
Geologist Discovers Plant That May Only Grow On Top Of Soil Laden With Diamonds
There she grows!
A picky plant found in West Africa may grow only on top of mineral deposits often loaded with diamonds, according to research soon to be published in the journal Economic Geology. Stephen Haggerty, a professor at Florida International University in Miami and the chief exploration officer of Youssef Diamond Mining Company, said the discovery could be a game changer for the region.
The thorny plant, Pandanus candelabrum, only grows atop deposits of kimberlite, a type of volcanic rock found in giant underground "columns" around the world. Diamonds, formed hundreds of kilometers deep by intense heat and pres...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - May 7, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
9 Ways to Sleep Better During Allergy Season
It might not feel like spring quite yet in some parts of the country, but as warmer weather approaches, blooming flowers and endless loads of allergy-inducing pollen will be here in the blink of a (red, watery) eye.
Of course, if you already suffer from seasonal allergies, you know that the itching, sneezing, stuffiness and general discomfort don't stop at bedtime. Like a cold or the flu, allergies can make quality shut-eye much harder to achieve. In fact, more than one-third of allergy sufferers say that their symptoms impact their sleep, according to a recent survey by allergen barrier bedding company AllerEase.
Wh...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Koalas selective about eucalyptus leaves at mealtime: Koalas selected leaves with more nitrogen, fewer toxins
Koala population distribution may be influenced by eucalyptus leaf toxin and nutrient content, especially in areas with low-quality food options. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 3, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Clues to trees' salt tolerance found in native habitat, leaf traits
(American Society for Horticultural Science) Canyon maple was compared with bigleaf maple and eucalyptus to investigate whether salt tolerance can be inferred from observable cues based on woody species' native habitat and leaf traits. Results showed the potential to infer a degree of salt tolerance from either native habitat or known drought tolerance. Outcomes suggested canyon maple can be used in urban landscapes in the United States Intermountain West irrigated with reclaimed water with moderate or lower electrical conductivity. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 17, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Saving lonely species is important for environment
Endemic eucalyptus in Tasmania has been the focus of recent study. Researchers discovered that these rare species have developed unique characteristics to survive, and that these characteristics may also impact the survival of its neighbors in the ecosystem. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 30, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
University of Tennessee study finds saving lonely species is important for the environment
(University of Tennessee at Knoxville) Joe Bailey looked at endemic eucalyptus found in Tasmania. They discovered that these rare species have developed unique characteristics to survive, and that these characteristics may also impact the survival of its neighbors in the ecosystem. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - October 30, 2014 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Alternate mechanism of species formation picks up support, thanks to a South American ant
A newly discovered species of ant supports a controversial theory of species formation. The ant, only found in a single patch of eucalyptus trees on the São Paulo State University campus in Brazil, branched off from its original species while living in the same colony, something thought rare in current models of evolutionary development. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 21, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Combustion of eucalyptus bark firebrands in varying flow incidence and velocity conditions - Almeida M, Viegas DX, Miranda AI.
To validate the use of the combustion laws of embers that can be potential sources of spot fires, namely mass loss prediction laws determined in fixed or pure static conditions to changing flow or particle orientation properties, a series of tests in which... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - August 15, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
More than just food for koalas: Scientists sequence genome of eucalyptus -- a global tree for fuel and fiber
Researchers seek to harness and improve upon Eucalyptus' potential for enhancing sustainable biofuels and biomaterials production. It can be harvested from tropical and temperate zones and has over 700 species that are rich in genetic variation. The international effort to sequence and analyze the genome of Eucalyptus grandis engaged more than 80 researchers from 30 institutions, representing 18 countries. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 11, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
The influence of fuel moisture content on the combustion of Eucalyptus foliage - Possell M, Bell TL.
Leaves from three species of Eucalyptus were combusted in a mass-loss calorimeter to characterise the effect of fuel moisture on energy release and combustion products for this genus. Increasing moisture content reduced peak heat release and the effective ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - May 28, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
