6 Reasons Why Millennials Love Houseplants

Millennials are known to be the most diverse, tolerant, connected, educated, and idealistic age group. According to a study by the Pew Research Center, they comprise the most prominent adult generation surpassing baby boomers. This age group has been at the forefront of specific issues, such as climate change. Very recently, they are again at ...

Viena Abdon

Houseplants.

Amazing Telepathic Abilities of Animals and Plants

Can animals and plants communicate with us through telepathy? You may have heard that some humans can communicate using telepathy. But did you know that telepathy is not exclusive to humans? In fact, all life forms in this world, including animals and plants, are probably communicating with each other by means of telepathy. As humans, ...

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The Therapeutic Effects of Indoor Plants

The results are in and the benefits of indoor plants are many. From improving air quality to boosting your mood, there are plenty of reasons to add a plant or two (or ten!) to your home décor. Here, we explore some of the top scientific findings on the matter so that you can make an ...

Emma Lu

Two potted plants and a vase with pink flowers.

7 Beautiful, Non-Toxic Plants That Are Safe for Cats

People keep many species of indoor plants in their homes. These include orchids, cactuses of varying types, and flowering plants too. These indoor plants not only help enhance the aesthetic appeal of a room, but also enhance the supply of oxygen. However, you may not be aware some plants are not suited for your beloved ...

Armin Auctor

Cat-friendly plants.

Are Breast Implants Making You Sick? It’s Time to Know the Truth

Seeing someone you know has undergone breast implant surgery is not uncommon. While many women opt for this enhancement procedure as it serves specific aesthetic purposes, the risks are worth considering. Of late, more health experts and surgeons are opening up about the potential risks of the procedure. Women undergo breast implants for several reasons, ...

Raven Montmorency

Three breast implants.

Scientists Succeed at Growing Plants in Lunar Soil

Ever since humans set foot on the lunar soil, excitement has stirred with the possibility of allowing people to live on the moon. At the time, it may have sounded like a far-fetched concept but scientists have taken a leap forward. Several moon space missions have been carried out by different countries, notably the USA ...

Jack Roberts

Seedlings growing in lunar soil.

Does This Prove That Plants Have Consciousness?

There is an age-old debate about whether plants have consciousness and whether plants have a mind to think.  Until recently, the debate about the soul and mind of plants was one left for religious circles. The Backster experiment that indicated plants have consciousness One day in February 1966, Cleve Backster, a former senior CIA polygraph ...

Hermann Rohr

Green Dracaena plant with a garden background.

The Symbolism of Plants and Flowers Displayed During Chinese Celebrations

The Chinese frequently use plants and flowers to celebrate the holidays, including Chinese New Year. For the Chinese, all plants and flowers are symbolic. What plants and flowers symbolize Lucky bamboo: symbol of safety and peace Lucky bamboo looks like bamboo, but it isn’t bamboo. The name is given because of its beautiful shape, and it’s ...

Audrey Wang

Lucky bamboo in a saucer on a table.

How Do Trees and Plants Act as Natural Air Conditioners?

During the scorching summer days, you feel like switching on the air conditioner frequently, and it becomes more of a necessity on humid days. But have you ever thought of using natural air conditioners instead? While air conditioning technology has improved significantly, there is no denying it leads to an inflated energy bill in residential ...

Raven Montmorency

House surrounded by greenery.

Plants Use a Molecular Clock to Predict When They’ll Be Infected

Plants are able to predict when infections are more likely to occur and regulate their immune response accordingly by using their molecular clock, new research has found. Led by the University of Warwick, the researchers discovered that a plant’s molecular clock is connected to its immune system to increase levels of resistance to infection at dawn ...

Troy Oakes

Blades of green grass with morning dew drops at sunrise.