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By Ian Morse Tiehm’s buckwheat (Eriogonum tiehmii) is an extremely rare plantPatrick Donnelly/Center for Biological Diversity An Australian mining firm wants to turn a Nevada valley into a quarry for lithium and boron – key elements for green technologies – but a rare plant may stand in its way. Researchers say that biodiversity and clean…

Scientists estimate that near-universal mask use could make a major difference in bringing down coronavirus infections in the United States. Sean Gardner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sean Gardner/Getty Images Scientists estimate that near-universal mask use could make a major difference in bringing down coronavirus infections in the United States. Sean Gardner/Getty Images The American…

reported this discovery a decade ago speculated that the well-established anti-inflammatory properties of E. limosum may have helped these people live to extreme old age. Now, researchers at Ohio State University in Columbus have revealed how the bacterium may reduce people’s risk of developing heart disease.In laboratory cultures of E. limosum, they found evidence to…

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Layered advice — For homemade masks, you're probably doing it wrong, guidance suggests. Beth Mole - Jun 6, 2020 4:08 pm UTC Enlarge / French fashion student sews homemade protective face masks to stop the spread of COVID-19. The World Health Organization on Friday updated its guidance on the use of masks amid the COVID-19…