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11-11-2019

Most Popular Cactus Trees

Whether you’re interested in cacti for their historical, religious, and...

11-07-2019

Are Crabapples Edible? Are They Really Apples?

We've all sunken our teeth into a tiny crabapple, hoping...

A monkey puzzle tree in it's native habitat

11-05-2019

What is a Monkey Puzzle Tree?

Archibald Menzies, one of the great British naturalists, brought this...

09-15-2019

How To Visit a Plant Nursery Like a Pro

So you’re ready to invest in some plants! That’s an...

09-13-2019

Seasonal Tips for Tropical Plant Identification

A trip to the tropics is a must-do for any...

09-11-2019

Components of a Quintessential English Garden

First appearing in the early 18th century, the English garden...

09-10-2019

Can You Use Aloe Vera for Acne?

Aloe vera is a succulent that is a popular treatment...

09-08-2019

What Is the Mosquito Plant?

The last time you were at a barbeque or outdoor...

09-07-2019

How to Find Morel Mushrooms (and Avoid False Morels)

Most tasty mushrooms fruit in summer and fall. Morels, however,...

Critical new research from the Crowther Lab has revealed that restoring forests is the single most effective solution for mitigating climate change.

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11-20-2019

Forest restoration can make a major impact in battling climate change

Critical new research from the Crowther Lab has revealed that restoring forests is the single...

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A new study led by Brown University has revealed that many conifer species will be threatened with extinction by 2070 as a result of climate change.

11-16-2019 Plants

Many conifer species are on the road to extinction from climate change

A new study led by Brown University has revealed that...

Scientists have long speculated that trees and plants will eventually reach a breaking point where they can no longer remove CO2 from the air.

11-14-2019 Environment

How much longer will trees continue to absorb carbon dioxide?

Trees play an important role in keeping the air clean...

The evolution of herbicide-resistant weeds is a "striking example" of the consequences associated with human activities.

11-13-2019 Plants

Superweeds are becoming increasingly resistant to herbicides

According to the authors of a new study in the...

A study from the University of California Riverside has confirmed that Joshua trees are unable to adapt to climate change.

11-11-2019 Plants

Joshua trees may not exist by the end of the century

A study from the University of California Riverside has confirmed...

According to a new study, land vegetation has become much less productive over the past two decades due to a lack of water in the atmosphere.

11-10-2019 Environment

A lack of moisture in the air will intensify the effects of climate change

According to a new study from Peking University, land vegetation...

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Researchers describe a novel approach to sampling neonicotinoids and other pesticides in plants – potentially explaining how bees are exposed to these chemicals.

11-09-2019 Science

New plant probe can help track pesticides that may be harmful to bees

“Bee populations are declining at an alarming rate,” is a...

An international team of researchers has found that rising CO2 levels could substantially reduce the availability of nutrients such as protein, iron, and zinc.

11-08-2019 Environment

The world’s most critical nutrients will be limited by rising CO2 levels

An international team of researchers has found that rising CO2...

Documentation of wine grapes over 664 years has produced evidence which confirms how unusually warm the climate has been in the last three decades.

11-03-2019 Environment

30 years of climate warming is visible in the history of wine grapes

In a new study published by the European Geosciences Union...

An international team of researchers is reporting that plants are vanishing at a shocking rate across three biodiversity hotspots in South Africa.

11-03-2019 Plants

Plants are vanishing from biodiversity hotspots at a shocking rate

An international team of researchers led by Stellenbosch University is...

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Scientists at the University of Exeter have determined that hundreds of sharks and rays have been tangled in plastic marine waste.

11-20-2019 Animals

Hundreds of sharks and rays have gotten tangled in ocean plastic

Scientists at the University of Exeter have determined that hundreds...

Traffic noise and other city sounds have been found to be harmful to robins as they can hinder the bird’s hearing.

11-19-2019 Animals

Traffic noises prevent robins from accurately assessing threats

A new study has revealed that it’s not just city...

Gorillas have a far more complex social structure than previously realized, and a new study has discovered many parallels between human societies and gorilla families.

11-19-2019 Animals

Complex gorilla societies shed light on early roots of human social evolution

Gorillas have a far more complex social structure than previously...

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