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03-30-2023
Breakthrough: Plants emit sounds when they are stressed
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Cell on March 30, researchers from Israel have discovered that stressed plants, specifically tomato and tobacco plants, emit ultrasonic noises resembling the sound of bubble-wrap being popped.  These sounds, which are comparable in volume to normal human conversation, are beyond the range of human hearing but are likely detectable by insects, other mammals, and possibly even other plants. The research sheds new light on the largely unexplored world of acoustic communication among plants and other organisms. "Even in a...
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03-28-2023
Even desert plants are not immune to climate stress
In the heart of North America's most arid and scorching...
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03-28-2023
Invasive weed has anti-aging properties
Cocklebur is an invasive plant native to Southern Europe, Central...
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03-28-2023
What did the first plants on Earth look like?
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of...
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03-28-2023
Two new species of carnivorous plants discovered in Ecuador
A team of botanists from Ecuador, Germany, and the United...
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03-27-2023
Peanuts have a beneficial impact on vascular health
A recent study published in the journal Antioxidants suggests that...
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03-27-2023
Tree rings confirm the historic significance of 2021 heat wave
A study examining tree rings in western North America has...
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03-27-2023
Vegan diet for dogs given the thumbs-up by scientists
The pet food market is ever-expanding, and as pet owners...
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03-27-2023
Walnuts improve heart health by altering the gut microbiome 
A team of scientists led by Texas Tech University (TTU)...
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03-24-2023
Patients with chronic pain are turning to cannabis for relief
Nearly one-third of Americans dealing with chronic pain are turning...
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03-24-2023
Storms are a major source of forest mortality in the Amazon
Extreme storms are an underestimated cause of tree mortality in...
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03-24-2023
Human infrastructure found in most key biodiversity areas
A global network of thousands of sites known as “Key Biodiversity...
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03-23-2023
Olive oil is highly beneficial for health
According to scientists, the Mediterranean diet is most likely the...
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