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Scientists 'fix' bacterial life trees
Biology

Scientists 'fix' bacterial life trees

Scientists have brought a new look to the method of classifying bacteria by using evolutionary plants based on genome sequences.

December 17, 2018
British scientists try to revive the pasture land
Biology

British scientists try to revive the pasture land

The study, published in the latest issue of Digital Ecology, found that the characteristics or characteristics of plants play an important role in regenerating soil fert…

December 17, 2018
Heroic green silk trees turn hornets into mummies
Biology

Heroic green silk trees turn hornets into mummies

Green silk is a parasitic plant, whose scientific name is Cassytha filiformis. This terrifying plant specializes in sucking up nutrients in the wasps and turning bees in…

December 17, 2018
Trees bleed ... metal?
Biology

Trees bleed ... metal?

Heavy metals like nickel and zinc are not what plants want to grow next to in high concentrations.

December 17, 2018