See the potatoes under the tomatoes? They all come from one plant. Yes, this means that you can have ketchup and fries from the same plant and that’s what this amazing variety is actually called: the Ketchup ‘n’ Fries plant (known as “TomTato” in the UK). It’s a hybrid that has a vine growing cherry tomatoes while its roots grow white potatoes—what a nice combination! … [Read more...] about This Plant Will Give You Ketchup and Fries At The Same Time and It’s Now Available in the US
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The Largest Solar Power Plant In The World Just Got Switched On
It could literally power a small country on its own. The world’s biggest solar plant has come online, according to Chinese media. Covering 13,333 hectares (32,947 acres) in the desert of northwest Xinjiang and capable of powering a small country on its own, the facility was reportedly connected to the grid on Monday. Located in a desert area of Ürümqi, capital of the … [Read more...] about The Largest Solar Power Plant In The World Just Got Switched On
A Natural Wonder With a Deadly Secret: The Castor Oil Plant
Did you know? The seemingly innocuous castor oil plant, used for its medicinal properties, harbors a dark secret. Its seeds contain ricin, a potent toxin roughly 6,000 times more poisonous than cyanide. While the processed oil is a safe laxative, the seeds themselves are incredibly dangerous. Here's the frightening fact: humans are far more susceptible to ricin poisoning … [Read more...] about A Natural Wonder With a Deadly Secret: The Castor Oil Plant
Orangutan Seen Treating A Wound With A Medicinal Plant In World-First Observation
Local people use the plant medicinally, opening the question of whether one learned from the other. In a groundbreaking observation, a wild Sumatran orangutan was seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound, marking the first recorded instance of such behavior. Local people use the plant medicinally, prompting questions about whether one learned from the other. The … [Read more...] about Orangutan Seen Treating A Wound With A Medicinal Plant In World-First Observation
A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and it’s five times the size of Paris
Five times the size of Paris. Visible from space. The world’s biggest energy plant. Enough electricity to power Switzerland. The sheer magnitude of the project underway in the barren salt desert on the edge of western India is beyond comprehension. Spearheaded by Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), this initiative aims to transform vast swathes of land into one of the most … [Read more...] about A coal billionaire is building the world’s biggest clean energy plant and it’s five times the size of Paris