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The smallest orchid in the world
The world's smallest orchid has been found by a botanist in Brazil, with a petal size of only 0.5 mm.
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Human carnivorous plants are shaped like aliens
To commemorate the father of alien creation in cinema Hans Ruedi Giger, a new carnivorous plant has been named after him.
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Ancient worms eat animal bones
A new study of the mysterious phenomenon involving the ancient worm of Osedax, which carved out the bones of marine species, was published in the Biology Letters section…
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Honey bees 'addiction' pesticides?
According to a study published in the April 4 issue of Nature (Nature), like nicotine that is addictive to humans, pesticides seem to be capable.
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Discover the wonders of the warm-eating tree
The pitcher plant is actually a group of warm-cap plants, not just a single species. They have diverse sizes and properties, some even have
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Plants grow into furniture shapes
A British company creates wooden furniture by trimming and shaping natural trees.
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Detecting microscopic differences of twins and eggs
In the era of modern genetic technology, police can often identify a suspect through a small hair or blood droplet collected at the scene. However, their techniques may…
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Can revive mammoths
A group of international experts completed the genetic sequence of fine-haired mammoths, to study the extinct species and hope to revive them.
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Close up of the world's smallest vampire
The world's smallest blood-sucking vampire is called Vampyrella. It is a nightmare for all species of algae, bacteria, fungi.
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4,000-year-old tree in England is dying
A 4,000-year-old yew tree, considered the oldest tree in England, is showing signs of dying, according to Mirror.
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The ability to 'fire cannons' more than 500 tablets per second of ladybug 'gunner'
When agitated or threatened, this ladybug can fire over 500 cannons in a second.
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Strangely, the tree grows only on land with diamonds
Scientists were surprised by the strange properties of this Pandanus palm.
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Vietnam announced 19 new spider species
The Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources has just announced 19 new species of spiders discovered in our North, recognized by an international expert.
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Big leaf record in Australia
A Victorian, Australian farmer has announced that Australia has grown its biggest leaf.