Biology
China created mutant tree in space
Wheat, rice, corn, soybeans... are sent into space in short flights to help scientists develop new high-yielding and disease-resistant varieties.
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Secret of the world's oldest geothermal power plant in 'Devil's Valley'
The world's first and oldest geothermal power plant is hidden in a quiet corner of Tuscany, Italy, called
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The city of a thousand years can't plant a tree: Reward 1 billion for successful 'rescue'
Although people tried many ways, trees still could not grow in this city. The government has offered a huge prize, but it seems
Biology
He discovered a new species of giant water lily, 3 meters wide leaves, 177 years old
On July 4, experts at Kew Gardens in London (UK) said they had discovered a new giant water lily, which appeared for the first time since the middle of the 19th century.
Science Events
Russia and China dominate the design of nuclear reactors in the world
The International Energy Agency (IEA) executive director Fatih Birol said that since 2017, 87% of the world's new nuclear reactors that broke ground were of Russian and…
Biology
When did the first forests on Earth appear?
Plants appeared on land about 470 million years ago, but trees and forests did not form until nearly 390 million years ago.
Scientific application
Greenhouse 'transforms' from gem to crown
The 141 m2 Glasshouse greenhouse grows rare plants, which can be opened and closed to protect the plants inside depending on weather conditions.
Food safety
In the future, we can eat seaweed instead of animal meat
From kelp burgers to sea bacon, sustainable food entrepreneurs are innovating to appeal to hungry human omnivores.
Biology
The creepy thing in the extremely strange and rare plants of Vietnam
At first glance this plant looks like a deformed tumor clinging to the host plant. The outside appearance is weird, but the inside of them is really creepy...
History
How did ancient forests turn to coal, fueling modern society?
The coal formation process requires the full and correct convergence of a series of conditions. Why such a coincidence?
New technology
The world's first gas turbine that runs entirely on hydrogen
A team of experts at the University of Stavanger created a gas turbine that runs on 100% hydrogen, which takes advantage of old infrastructure, while not emitting CO2.
Biology
Top 4 flowers, no matter how beautiful they are, should not be displayed in the house lest they affect health
Plants with strong odors such as glass, lavender... should only be placed in the yard, not indoors.
Space science
Can plants 'live' on the Moon?
For the first time, plants grown above ground can germinate and grow in soil taken from the Moon in a landmark test just published.
Environment
The snow melts, the Alps are strongly 'greening'
The famous snowy peaks of the Alps are melting and gradually being replaced by vegetation.
Biology
Plant discovery is considered the world's largest with an area of 200 km2 - VN Intellectual
4,500 years. With a total area of 200 square kilometers, or about 20,000 rugby fields, this is said to be the largest plant species in the world today.