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Bacteria can see things like people
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Bacteria can see things like people

In a recent surprise discovery, scientists realized that some types of bacteria could see the world in a way similar to humans.

December 17, 2018
The 10 most exotic plants on Earth
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The 10 most exotic plants on Earth

The natural world around us is always full of interesting things. This article would like to send you a list of the most unusual plants in the world.

December 17, 2018
Are plants conscious?
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Are plants conscious?

From the 1960s to the present, many scientists believe that plants possess high level of sensory and intelligence abilities.

December 17, 2018
Winter discusses pine trees
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Winter discusses pine trees

Every Christmas season, humanity spends about $ 15 billion on Christmas shopping and decoration.

December 17, 2018
The only exotic 'walking tree' in the world
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The only exotic 'walking tree' in the world

Socratea exorrhiza is probably the only mobile plant in the world. The complex system of plant roots acts as a foot, helping the tree to constantly move toward sunlight…

December 17, 2018