There are many invasive plant species on Vancouver Island, but a few stand out as the worst culprits when it comes to ...

Who are the biggest library users? How many of our books do we get from libraries? What else do we use libraries for? We scoured all the government sources we could think of before turning to the ...

The number of medicinal cannabis prescriptions more than doubled over the last two years. Illustration / Andrew Louis New Government data obtained exclusively by the Herald shows more Kiwis than ...

Regular exercise has been scientifically proven to offer many health benefits, from boosting energy levels and enhancing mood to reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Regular exercise has ...

Bay leaves may have health benefits, including wound healing and improved memory. However, more research is needed on humans, as most existing studies are on animals or done in test tubes.

A bushy, rhizomatous perennial, to around 1m high in flower, with large, deeply divided, fern-like green leaves. Broad, dome-shaped heads of very small, daisy-like white flowers are produced in summer ...

Raisins have promising gut health benefits and contain nutrients that support bone and heart health. Raisins rank high among fruits with significant antioxidant potential due to their rich ...

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.

A breakthrough came in 1954. That's when scientists at Bell Labs used an abundant material called silicon to create the first solar cell that achieved 6% efficiency. Solar panels today use this same ...

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining health. The health benefits of zinc have been studied widely. And while only a small amount is needed, it is vital for ...

And they found an oil type, a squalene that is known to be an antioxidant and which has also been used as a skin treatment ... further suggesting they knew of its medicinal qualities.