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‘Magnificent’ annual floral clock unveiled to benefit gardening charity

The Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh marked the completion of the display on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

The world’s tallest and fastest spinning rollercoaster has been announced at one US amusement park

Six Flags claims that every Bakunawa ride promises to be entirely unpredictable and no two will ever be the same

The Independent UK · Jul 30

If You See Aphids on Your Roses, Do This in the Next 24 Hours to Save Late-Season Blooms

A rose expert reveals two quick and simple methods for controlling aphids on roses

Homes & Gardens · Jul 30

‘Grey lump with orange wings’: hummingbird hawk-moths descend on UK gardens

Boom in hummingbird hawk-moth sightings put down to hot weather, strong winds and food scarcity in Europe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Around 1860, oriental bittersweet entered cultivation as an ornamental vine; by 1974, it had spread to 33 states and was smothering native plants

Introduced from Asia around 1860, Oriental bittersweet was initially prized for its bright berries and vigorous growth. This attractive vine soon became a popular ornamental plant in gardens and nurseries across North America. However, its aggressive nature led to it becoming a destructive invasive species, strangling native trees and plants.…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Bye-bye painful dentist visit: A simple liquid could stop tooth decay; no drilling or injections needed for many cavities

A major US clinical trial has found that silver diamine fluoride, a liquid painted onto cavities in seconds, stopped tooth decay in more than half of treated baby teeth without any drilling, injections, or sedation. Researchers say the findings could support FDA approval and transform how cavities are treated, especially…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Scottish animal hospital first in UK to offer dogs new sting immunotherapy

The University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital is one of just a few centres around the world able to deliver Hymenoptera Venom Immunotherapy.

The Independent UK · Jul 29

High-powered lasers can wirelessly charge drones mid-flight

Chinese researchers have successfully charged a drone using just a laser, in a breakthrough that could change how we approach unmanned flight

LiveScience · Jul 29

Pruning your lavender? Don't throw the cuttings away – they have a surprisingly useful second life

In the spirit of using every bit of a plant, keep hold of lavender or rosemary clippings to make use of them well into winter

Woman & Home · Jul 29

African Proverb of the Day: “When the right hand washes the left hand and the left hand washes the right, both… — Life lessons on trust, reciprocity, unity, collaboration and why teamwork makes the dream work

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “When the right hand washes the left hand and the left hand washes the right, both hands become clean.” The saying emphasizes the importance of cooperation, mutual support, and working together for a common good. It reminds us that people achieve…

The Economic Times · Jul 29