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Study unveils beneficial, harmful effects of silicon supplements on sunflower

Washington, May 8 : Scientists have shown beneficial and detrimental effects of silicon supplements on sunflowers grown in greenhouse environments.

Cleaner air threatens Amazon rainforest

Washington, May 8 : Climate scientists from the UK and Brazil have come with an unusual theory, which suggests that the Amazon rainforest, so crucial to the Earth’s climate system, is coming under

Ponds can absorb as much carbon as the world’s oceans

Washington, May 8 : A new research has revealed that ponds around the globe absorb as much carbon as the world’s oceans.

Male seagulls more vulnerable to environment during embryonic development

Washington, May 8 : According to a new study by British scientists, male seagulls may be more vulnerable to their environment during embryonic development than females.

Higher fuel prices could slash US greenhouse gas emissions

Washington, May 8 : Economists have suggested that increasing the prices of gasoline could lead to a dramatic saving in US greenhouse-gas emissions.

Indians, Brazilians consumers top greenest citizens survey; US scores least

Washington, May 8: Indian and Brazilian customers have the most environmentally friendly lifestyles, according to a new global survey.

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