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04-18-2024
Rare 'Sapphire Tower' plant blooms for the first time in a decade
Get ready to witness an incredibly rare and spectacular sight. A plant so extraordinary it's been nicknamed the Sapphire Tower is blooming for the first time in a decade at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This "otherworldly" beauty from the Chilean Andes is a must-see, but you'll have to hurry – these breathtaking blooms won't last long. What is the Sapphire Tower? The Sapphire Tower, or Puya alpestris, is a fascinating and visually striking plant native to the Andean regions of Chile. Part of the bromeliad family, which...
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11-09-2021
Crops have a “drought memory” that prepares them for tough times
Crops that suffer drought conditions when in early development are...
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11-08-2021
Vegetable fat reduces the risk of stroke
While eating high amounts of red meat and non-dairy animal...
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11-06-2021
Small Samoan plant has huge healing potential
A new study led by the Victoria University of Wellington,...
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11-05-2021
Major shift in crop production expected within 10 years
A new study carried out by NASA predicts that the...
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11-04-2021
Progressive approach brings new hope to forest conservation
A new binding agreement augers hope for the rainforests of...
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11-03-2021
Symbiotic bacteria provide nutrients to seagrasses
A recent study led by the Max Planck Institute for...
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11-03-2021
Large herbivores must be restored to balance ecosystems
Ecosystems that are structured around the relationship between animals and...
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11-01-2021
Scientists unearth "genetic goldmine" for heat resistant crops
A new study has identified genes that enable plants to...
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10-29-2021
Air humidity has a big influence on rainfall in the Corn Belt
The US is the largest producer of corn in the...
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10-28-2021
Secrets of legumes and their symbiotic bacteria revealed
The roots of legume plants are home to symbiotic bacteria...
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10-27-2021
Coordinated efforts needed to slow deforestation
A new study led by Stanford University argues that policy...
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10-26-2021
Climate change will impact the quality and taste of coffee
Some of us need a good strong cup of coffee...
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