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04-19-2024
Invasive plants alter the soundscape of ecosystems
We often think of ecosystems in terms of what we can see – the plants, the animals, the landscape. But there's a hidden dimension to our natural world: sound. From the calls of birds to the whisper of wind through the trees, soundscapes are a vital part of healthy ecosystems. New research reveals a surprising truth: invasive plants are altering the soundscapes, and the consequences could be far-reaching. Environment soundscapes The soundtrack of an environment is referred to as its soundscape. Imagine it as the collective voice...
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10-28-2018
Farmers first grew cacao tree 3,600 years ago
The ancient residents of Central America knew how to prioritize....
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10-25-2018
Study: Microdosing mushrooms boosts problem-solving and creativity
Microdosing, the concept of taking a small amount of a...
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10-24-2018
Certain moss produces anti-inflammatory chemical
Certain moss produces anti-inflammatory chemical similar to THC. The healing...
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10-24-2018
How plants regulate their own nitrogen use
A new study has identified the pathways that a plant’s...
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10-22-2018
Plant growth suffers when defense takes priority
Plants have a finite amount of energy that must be...
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10-22-2018
How long-term marijuana use affects lung health remains unknown
On October 17, Canada became the second country in the...
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10-21-2018
Carrot extract could make cement stronger, more eco-friendly
Carrot extract could be the key to creating environmentally friendly...
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10-20-2018
Cotton plant with edible seeds could offer nutrition to millions
Cotton, long known as “the fabric of our lives,” starts...
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10-19-2018
Newly discovered form of natural flight found in dandelion seeds
What do dandelion seeds and the Wright brothers have in...
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10-18-2018
Rust fungus outbreak is threatening the world’s coffee supply
Coffee growers in Latin America are facing one of the...
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10-18-2018
The world’s largest living organism is collapsing in Utah
The world’s largest living organism, located in Utah’s Fishlake National...
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10-15-2018
Scientists unveil newly cultivated First Kiss apple
Anyone who has bit into a juicy Honeycrisp apple has...
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