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UAE scientists find native shrub that 'may kill cells in type of cancer'

Edit The National 28 Jun 2016
Dr Rabah Iratni and his team at UAE University in Al Ain found that rhus coriaria extracts can stop tumour growth and the spread of cells of triple-negative breast cancer. A shrub and small tree that grows in Lebanon as well as southern Europe, Rhus coriaria is the latest of many plants found to contain substances of medicinal value....

A few good shrubs for the desert

Edit The Examiner 22 Jun 2016
Selecting shrubs for landscaping in hot, dry areas can be challenging, as plant nurseries carry exotic plants that look great in the nursery, but once you bring them home end up dying the first year (or sooner) from unknown insect pests and nutritional deficiencies or freeze the first winter to the ground and not come back ... Rhus ovata, sugar bush, is a large evergreen shrub with dark green leaves ... Do not prune the Arizona rosewood ... ....

Zachary Huang: Bee the Best (Michigan State University)

Edit Public Technologies 11 May 2016
(Source. Michigan State University). May 11, 2016. Zachary Huang is an associate professor of entomology in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, honeybee expert and talented photographer. Many people ask why I constantly take photographs of honeybees on flowers ... August 22, 2015 - I was surprised that MSU has a Chinese plant, nutgall tree (Rhus chinensis, Anacardiaceae) blooming near the Music Building on that day ... (noodl....

Waging the war on weeds at Sunset Strip (Western Local Land Services)

Edit Public Technologies 06 Apr 2016
(Source. Western Local Land Services). 06 April 2016. Local Land Services Western Region is rolling out a trial control program to curb the spread an invasive exotic tree species at Sunset Strip, near Menindee. The tree, willow rhus (Searsia lancea), is native to South Africa and thought to have been brought to the region by mining engineers for soil erosion control ... 'We're also mapping populations so we can monitor its spread ... (noodl....

The Best Cities in Denmark

Edit About.com 21 Feb 2016
Denmark has many beautiful and historic cities worth a visit. Travel from city to city in Denmark is quick and easy with several transportation options. Most Danish cities have large pedestrian zones in the city center, great for shopping and enjoying the atmosphere. Nyhavn (New Harbor) in Copenhagen. Nyhavn (New Harbor) in Copenhagen 1.  Copenhagen (København) ... © Ukendt/VisitDK 2.  Aarhus (Århus) ... T ... ....

5 Great Trees for Winter Wildlife (The Arbor Day Foundation)

Edit Public Technologies 19 Feb 2016
(Source. The Arbor Day Foundation). Here are five trees that help make life a bit better for our feathered and furry friends during these harsh winter months. American Goldfinch in a crabapple tree. Photo. Jake Dingel ... Fun fact ... Canadian Hemlock Photo ... Photo ... Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)- Not to be confused with Poison Sumac, this nontoxic shrub or small tree draws a number of different songbirds, including chickadees, throughout the winter....

DLNR NEWS RELEASE: The Hawai‘i Big Tree Competition Is Accepting Nominations for the Spring 2016 ...

Edit Public Technologies 06 Jan 2016
(Source. The Office of the Governor of the State of Hawaii). Nomination Deadline. February 1, 2016. HONOLULU - The start of a new year also marks the beginning of the annual Hawai'i Big Tree Competition ... This national competition comes in light of the tragic falling of two previous Hawai'i Big Tree champions ... Both trees are being respectively preserved and/or re-used at their locations so their spirit may live on ... 43.50') ... Rhus sandwicensis....

01/05/16 – The Hawai‘i Big Tree Competition is Accepting Nominations for the Spring 2016 Season! ...

Edit Public Technologies 06 Jan 2016
(Source. State of Hawaii). DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. News Release DAVID Y. IGE. GOVERNOR. SUZANNE D. CASE. CHAIRPERSON. For Immediate News Release January 5, 2016. THE HAWAI'I BIG TREE COMPETITION IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS. FOR THE SPRING 2016 SEASON!. Nomination Deadline. February 1, 2016. HONOLULU - The start of a new year also marks the beginning of the annual Hawai'i Big Tree Competition ... (circumference ... Nenelau Rhus sandwicensis....

One of the most popular alternatives to modern medicine doesn't work

Edit Business Insider 01 Nov 2015
Homeopathic remedies. See Also. “Relief of flu-like symptoms.” “Safe, non-habit forming.” “Flower essences to calm down your unruly pets.”. With claims like these, homeopathic wonder products must be good, right? These are some of the claims made by the purveyors of homeopathy, but what can homeopathy actually cure?. Low blood sugar and dehydration ... Samuel Hahnemann ... Really ... Homeopathic remedy Rhus toxicodendron, derived from poison ivy ... ....

The FDA and Regulation of Homeopathic Medicines

Edit Huffington Post 23 Sep 2015
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is presently re-evaluating regulation of homeopathic medicines (1). Below is excerpt of the testimony provided to the FDA by Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH.. SUMMARY ... Opening Comments ... Dr ... This study used 30 patients, half of whom began treatment by taking a placebo for one month while the other half were prescribed a homeopathic medicine called Rhus toxicodendron 6C for the same period of time (19) ... (27)....

Nature Watch: Return of the dreaded stinkbug

Edit Lehigh Valley 20 Sep 2015
When I walked across the deck on a recent afternoon, I smelled the unmistakable odor of a brown marmorated stinkbug. It didn't surprise me, though, because it's mid-September and warm, and now is when the adults are out and about seeking winter shelter ... MORE ... Staghorns (Rhus typhina) don't grow big enough to be valued for their wood, but their clusters of red berries are a great source of food and cover for wildlife ...  . ....

Nojkaerhus welcome center blends old forest guard stations with modern Nordic design

Edit Topix 27 Aug 2015
Two forest guard buildings in the highlands of Denmark have been transformed into a diverse and modern center for visitors by LUMO Architects . Called NA jkA rhus, the expansion brings together four connected structures - two original and two new - that foster the Nordic love for outdoor activities.... ....

Highlights of Significant New Federal Infrastructure Investments in Comox and across Canada (Embassy of Canada ...

Edit Public Technologies 31 Jul 2015
The majority of residential housing units (RHUs) within DND's portfolio were built between ... The Department is continually upgrading its building systems, building envelops and interiors to make the RHUs more energy efficient and suitable for the occupants. At 19 Wing Comox, $8 million has been allocated for the recapitalization of RHUs, which ......
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