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05-06-2024
Plants emerged from 'star algae' to conquer Earth's landmass
Approximately 550 million years ago, the first terrestrial plants evolved...
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05-04-2024
Plants use special hormones to defend against spider mites
The microscopic two-spotted spider mite, with its insatiable appetite for...
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05-03-2024
Tomatoes live in their own ‘parallel universe’ in the plant kingdom
Researchers have deciphered a surprising genetic mystery centered around the...
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05-02-2024
Japanese lily species discovered after more than a century
For the first time in over a century, a new...
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05-01-2024
How plants actively shaped Earth's climate cycle throughout history
Earth, our vibrant planet, has witnessed countless climatic shifts throughout...
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05-01-2024
Ancient volcanoes poisoned ferns for millions of years
Millions of years ago, the end-Triassic period was marked by...
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05-01-2024
U.S. plans to reclassify marijuana and ease restrictions
Marijuana's place in American law has been fiercely debated for...
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04-30-2024
Ancient diets of early humans were richer in plants than expected
The image of a spear-wielding mammoth hunter might be the...
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04-30-2024
Boosting crop colors with gene editing can improve weed control
Farming has always embodied innovation and adaptation, and with gene...
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04-29-2024
Future forests: Which tree species can survive climate change?
Climate change has already had a profound impact on Europe's...
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04-29-2024
What are the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss?
Global biodiversity has declined by 2% to 11% during the...
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04-29-2024
Hornets are the most important pollinators for some plants
Ko Mochizuki, a researcher from the University of Tokyo, has...
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