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The smallest tree species in the world
The dwarf willow tree only grows to a height of 1 - 6 cm to adapt to the harsh environment in the Arctic.
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Kenya has a headache trying to deal with 'devil cactus'
The ability to take root from every part and layer of thorns makes Opuntia cacti a threat to people, cattle and wildlife.
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Plants know pain when cut and whine when not watered
Recent research by scientists shows that plants also feel pain and emit a groan when not watered.
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Strange spiders possess powerful venom that causes meat to rot with just a bite
Scientists have discovered strange spiders in Mexico have powerful venom that causes meat to rot with a bite.
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Detecting bacteria causing cancer, diabetes
Porphyromonas gingivalis bacteria (Pg) has been identified as a causative agent of human cancers, diabetes and Alzheimer's.
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How garden will attract more insects?
The alarm is sounding about the global decline in insects! Recent studies show that the number of insects is plummeting, due to habitat loss and pesticides.
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One-third of tropical flora in Africa is at risk of extinction
The researchers surveyed 22,000 tropical plant species in Africa and found that 7,000 species, or 32%, were at risk or facing extinction.
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Electric lights kill insects
According to the Guardian newspaper on November 22, according to the most comprehensive assessment from the available scientific evidence, light pollution is an importan…
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Climate change can make red apples disappear!
People have loved red apples for generations, but rising temperatures could be a sign of the end of a good dose for the body - red apples.
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Bangladesh is about to become the first country to allow the cultivation of genetically modified golden rice
20 years ago, since the first time rice was known, it has always been the focus of the debate about genetically modified crops.
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Amazon forest trees have longer leaves than adults
Coccoloba gigantifolia grows 15 meters tall, has 2.5 meter long leaves, most likely the largest leafy species of the dicotyledonous plants.
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Are there insects in the figs we eat?
Are insects really dead in figs? You can hear rumors, and it turns out that (sometimes) it's true. But when you learn about the whole relationship between figs and insec…
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Insect farming makes ... junk food
A farmer in Thailand has developed large-scale insect farming to make junk food, bringing high revenue to the family.
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Grow bacteria that only 'eat' CO2
After 10 years of research, experts from Israel's Weizmann Science Research Institute (WIS) developed a bacterium that only absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Why do insects have such a small size? Why do cockroaches lose their heads and still live?
Surely everyone used to kill insects once and when they were young, there must have been some people who were curious about the substances of white or yellow released in…