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Today, the ancient tree in Kao Ting village is known as 'one of the most unique relics in China - the thousand-year-old camphor tree embracing a Buddha statue'.
Some ancient viruses locked away in the Siberian permafrost since the Ice Age have been revived to combat the effects of climate change.
Researchers have discovered that the 'world's most painful' ant sting is caused by its toxins that travel straight to human pain nerves.
Mushroom poisoning can range from benign symptoms of general gastrointestinal upset to potentially devastating manifestations including liver failure, kidney failure, an…
Marimo, also known as Aegagropila linnaei, is a type of algae commonly found in the northern hemisphere.
After the historic earthquake on February 6, Türkiye - the most affected country - is still suffering the consequences.
Contrary to popular belief, plants are not always static but can act very quickly, with timescales measured in milliseconds.
The next evolutionary step in ants was found in the chimera ant, surprising scientists.
Containing no chlorophyll and requiring no sunlight, the ghost tree hides deep in the dark forests of Africa and Asia.
Many people are impressed by the resilience of beach palms. After storms, many plants are destroyed, but palms often survive. So why?
Motherly love exists everywhere. However, sometimes, the story is beyond imagination.
An extinct plant, described in ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman literature as a sexual enhancer and a cure-all, has been unexpectedly revived at the foot of a volcano.
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Many people still think that big animals are brave. However, scientists have announced that the small insect below tops the list of the world's strongest species.
Lignum Vitae wood is distributed in Central America and northern South America, considered an important export tree to Europe since the 16th century.