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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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03-12-2023
What drives a spiritual connection with giant trees?
As the largest and oldest living organisms on Earth, giant...
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03-12-2023
Conservation efforts are not enough to save Antarctic wildlife
A recent study has revealed that conservation efforts in Antarctica...
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03-09-2023
Drones can assess the severity of crop diseases
Since rice is one of the most important crops in...
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03-08-2023
Global coffee trade is increasingly threatened by climate change
Coffee crops are an important source of income for millions...
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03-07-2023
Seed germination is controlled by an internal thermometer
Germination represents the first big step in a plant’s development....
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03-07-2023
Growing crops at solar farms increases panel efficiency
A recent study led by Cornell University has found that...
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03-06-2023
Grapevines first domesticated in Israel 11,000 years ago
By analyzing the genetic makeup of grapevines, a team of...
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03-06-2023
Which trees are best at purifying the air?
In urban areas, trees and other greenery provide many benefits....
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03-03-2023
Can plants adapt to rapid warming and drought?
At a time when global warming is making many regions...
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03-03-2023
Details of 10 billion trees help monitor carbon stocks
The drylands of Africa’s Sahel region are not exactly deserts....
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03-01-2023
Protected areas are failing to safeguard biodiversity
Protected natural areas in the UK are struggling to halt...
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02-28-2023
Tiny ants make a huge contribution to forest regeneration
Woodland ants play an underestimated role in forest regeneration, according...
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