Animal-Welfare Groups Hopping Mad Over Canberra’s Kangaroo Cull
The old cliché about kangaroos hopping down the streets of Australia happens to be true in the national capital Canberra. Set 150 km from the east coast, among vast eucalyptus forests that are heavily prone to drought, the city’s parks, gardens, golf courses and sports grounds have proved irresistible to the iconic marsupial that is featured alongside the emu on Australia’s coat of arms. In fact, some of Canberra’s nature reserves boast the highest densities of kangaroos on the continent.
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Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories - May 27, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dennis Wong Tags: Uncategorized Animal Rights animals Australia Canberra kangaroos nature Source Type: news
Night visions: Darren Almond's full-moon landscapes
Taken over the course of half an hour at night, Darren Almond's images expose what happens when 'you give the landscape longer to express itself'At least two guiding spirits hover around To Leave a Light Impression, the new show by British artist Darren Almond at White Cube, Bermondsey. The most obvious is Charles Darwin, in whose footsteps Almond followed to make several of his images. The other is the lesser-known Scottish nature writer, Nan Shepherd, whose book, The Living Mountain, provides the exhibition's epigraph:"So there I lie on the plateau, under me the central core of fire from which was thrust the grumbling, g...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 21, 2014 Category: Science Authors: Sean O'Hagan Tags: theguardian.com Photography Charles Darwin Argentina Art The moon Art and design Scotland Editorial Environment Science Chile Source Type: news
Trees accelerate growth as they get older and bigger, study finds
Findings contradict assumption that old trees are less productive and could have important implications for carbon absorptionMost living things reach a certain age and then stop growing, but trees accelerate their growth as they get older and bigger, a global study has found.The findings, reported by an international team of 38 researchers in the journal Nature, overturn the assumption that old trees are less productive. It could have important implications for the way that forests are managed to absorb carbon from the atmosphere."This finding contradicts the usual assumption that tree growth eventually declines as trees g...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 15, 2014 Category: Science Authors: John Vidal Tags: theguardian.com World news Trees and forests Climate change Environment Carbon emissions Science Source Type: news
The Chinese village with the secret to long life
Tourists paying homage to Bama's centenarians are bringing in millions. But the Guangxi county's success may be its undoingHer T-shirted charges trailing behind her, the young guide swept into Huang Puxin's home and flicked her tour flag towards the centenarian, who was waiting on the sofa beneath a giant bas-relief inscribed with the word "longevity". "The old man is 113," she mumbled into her headset, turning away.The tourists stuffed cash into piled-up red envelopes and moved in beside Huang, patting his knee as they handed him the money and posed for a picture.Huang has lived through wars, famines, the rise and fall of...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 30, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Tania Branigan Tags: The Guardian Asia Pacific World news China Ageing Science Source Type: news
Unease among Brazil's farmers as Congress votes on GM terminator seeds
Environmentalists warn approval could shatter global agreement not to use technology, with devastating repercussionsBrazil is set to break a global moratorium on genetically-modified "terminator" seeds, which are said to threaten the livelihoods of millions of small farmers around the world.The sterile or "suicide" seeds are produced by means of genetic use restriction technology, which makes crops die off after one harvest without producing offspring. As a result, farmers have to buy new seeds for each planting, which reduces their self-sufficiency and makes them dependent on major seed and chemical companies.Environmenta...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 12, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Jonathan Watts, John Vidal Tags: theguardian.com Farming Food security World news Brazil GM Environmental sustainability Global development Agriculture Science Source Type: news
No smoke without fire – unless you are talking about a traditional saying...
The discovery of gold particles in eucalyptus leaves has discredited the idea that money doesn’t grow on trees. What other received wisdom doesn’t stand up to scrutiny? (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - October 25, 2013 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
Trees sewn with particles of gold excite Australia’s mining industry
Australian scientists have found tiny specks of gold in eucalyptus trees in the Outback – a discovery that could revolutionise the gold exploration industry. (Source: The Independent - Science)
Source: The Independent - Science - October 23, 2013 Category: Science Tags: Science Source Type: news
What are the benefits of eucalyptus?
Eucalyptus is a fast growing evergreen tree native to Australia. There are over 400 different species of the tree. Eucalyptus Globulus (also known as Blue Gum) is the main source of global eucalyptus oil production. Eucalyptus oil comes from the dried leaves of the eucalyptus tree. The oil is a colorless liquid with a strong woody and sweet scent. Eucalyptus leaves are steam-distilled to extract the oil. Eucalyptus oil contains 70-85% 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) - an ingredient in some mouthwash and dental preparations. The oil has multiple different uses... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
Keeping Bugs Away: 5 Things You Need To Know
The other day, as dusk fell on an afternoon outdoor party, my kids started swatting and itching. Oh, that’s right, I thought: it’s mosquito season. I remembered hearing about West Nile virus being found in some mosquitoes and kicked myself for not bringing bug spray.
At the same party, a friend showed me a rash on her son’s leg. By the next day, it had turned into a classic Lyme disease rash.
Definitely bug season.
If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to get smart about preventing mosquito and tick bites. Here’s what you need to know:
1. The best protection against both mosquitoes and ticks is DEET (N, N-d...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - July 5, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Claire McCarthy Tags: All posts Claire McCarthy, MD Health & wellness Seasonal health bug spray insect repellent is it safe to use bug spray on my kids? protecting against insects Source Type: news
Was Noah's ark bigger than Oasis of the Seas?
Readers answer other readers' questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific conceptsHow big would Noah's ark need to have been? Wouldn't it be possible to get two of every species on a giant cruise ship such as Oasis of the Seas?How does one quantify greatness? Trying to make comparisons of any sort with a mythical Noah's ark are virtually impossible. Not only is the necessary cubic capacity unquantifiable but the logistics of keeping each and every one of the pairs of creatures alive and well seems to have been regarded as a sideline in the equation.Creating a habitat compatible with e...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 29, 2013 Category: Science Tags: The Guardian Culture Letters Features The Bible Life and style Christianity Zoology Environment Religion Wildlife Source Type: news
Roche's etrolizumab meets primary endpoint of clinical remission in moderate to severely active ulcerative colitis at week 10
Roche announced today that the EUCALYPTUS phase II induction study of etrolizumab in patients with moderate-to-severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) met its primary endpoint of clinical remission at week 10. Additionally, the data showed etrolizumab was well tolerated with no clinically significant safety concerns. Findings were presented this weekend at the 2013 Digestive Disease Week meeting held in Orlando, Fla. (Source: Roche Investor Update)
Source: Roche Investor Update - May 18, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Introducing: Tarocco Orange, Eucalyptus & Sage by Crabtree & Evelyn
WOODSTOCK, Conn., Feb. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A modern interpretation of a classic style of scent, fresh and lively Tarocco Orange, Eucalyptus & Sage is inspired by the European tradition of citrus colognes that are ubiquitously used to fragrance the body from top to toe and even spritzed liberally throughout the home. (Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Island Abbey Foods™ Honibe® Honey Delights® Now Available as...
Sweet Tooth’s Around the World Celebrate New Pure Honey, Lemon, Cherry and Menthol with Eucalyptus Varieties(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10436729.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
