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U.S. Department of Energy has awarded University of Nevada, Reno a $9 million grant to study cactus pear as a climate resilient biomass biofuel feedstock.

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I’ve always been plagued by a sense of self-delusion. In my mind I was destined for success but was just in the wrong place ...

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Are succulents poisonous to cats? Succulents are a roaring trend at present. It makes sense, you may be wondering this as a cat and plant owner. Plants add joy and cheer to life. However, everyone has ...

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From bat flowers to carnivorous sundews, these strange plants look almost unreal — and some call Australia home.