branches of biology
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Oh Fuck, Your Eyes Can Get Sunburned
The sun can wreak havoc on a lot of things, from your car to your skin. Did you know that even your eyes are susceptible to damage from UV rays? They are. We don’t usually call that “an eye sunburn,” though; we call it photokeratitis. But it’s effectively the same thing, and it’s bad news.…
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How to Get Rid of Powdery Mildew on Your Plants
One of the best parts about having a garden in the summer is watching your plants grow throughout the season. But if you’re out gazing at your garden one day and notice some white circular spots on the leaves, or that they look like they’ve been dusted with flour, you may be dealing with powdery…
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Do These Things Now to Prep for Your Spring Garden
Occasional warm days in August are a teaser for spring, so we understand if you’re starting to daydream about the garden you’ll plant when it’s closer to summer. But there’s no need to wait — you can get started on some of your spring gardening tasks right now.
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You Can Get Some of the Benefits of Sleeping While You’re Still Awake
We all need more sleep. Although adults typically should get more than seven hours a night, but most of us average less than that despite chronic sleep deprivation having well-known impacts on our overall health — like increasing the risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. But although there’s no substitute for a good night of…