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He deciphered the ash tree sequence
British scientists have mapped the genome of the British ash tree, in a search to find a way to protect forests from a deadly fungus.
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Nanoparticles prevent mosquitoes from reproducing
Indian scientists have succeeded in preventing mosquito growth with a simple mixture of carbon nanoparticles.
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New rice varieties supplement nutrition for poor children
The Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is pushing for the pilot planting of a new variety of rice, believed to address the problem of vitamin…
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Unique potato root plants, tomato tops
Lush green tomato vines, ripe fruits, but on the bottom of the root are spicy potatoes.
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Bees burn dead dozens of people in China
At least 28 people in Shaanxi Province, China, were killed and hundreds were seriously injured when the bees attacked.
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250 varieties of apples grow together on a tree
With a passion for farming, Paul Barnett, from Chidham, near Chichester, West Sussex, spent 24 years growing an apple tree with 250 different species.
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Admire the exotic polychrome corn in America
An American farmer has spent a lot of time and effort to successfully breed a unique, unique, multicolored sweet corn variety.
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Find four natural substances that kill insects
Scientists at the University of California (USA) said they have found four natural killer mosquitoes that replace DEET, a compound that has been used since World War 2.
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Bacteria are capable of generating electricity
Scientists discovered microbial bacterial cells, marking a major step forward in the field of experimental biology.
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Close-up of the cicada process
On an occasion of research on organisms and insects, photographer Thomas Marent was fortunate to witness the process of a molting cicada.
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Found precious spruce species in Lung Cu
Recently, the Center for Biodiversity and Safety has obtained a sample of 3 conifer trees near the foot of Lung Cu flagpole (Dong Van district, Ha Giang province) at an…
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Pandoravirus - missing link found between virus and cell
In the paper published in Science, the researchers announced that they discovered two new giant viruses.
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Decoding homosexual behavior in insects
Sexual activities that seem to be homosexual in insects are more likely to be unintended and misleading objects ...
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Sugar cane in the trunk determines the time
A new British study shows plants use synthetic sugar from their internal organs to determine the time of day.