Biology
Decoding the terrible toxicity of the 'suicide tree': The tree grows wild on the coast
The suicide plant Cerbera odollam contains toxicity in the seeds. In the 19th century, thousands of people died each year from this poisonous plant.
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Life
The covered orchard is a solar cell
France is using mobile solar cells to generate electricity and create shade for orchards, helping plants cope with the heat.
Environment
Green wall helps Africa cope with desertification
African countries aim to plant trees into a wall nearly 8,050 km long that runs across the entire continent, forming a natural barrier to prevent the Sahara desert from…
New technology
Research on developing plant roots capable of conducting electricity
A new research project from Linkoping University (Sweden) has proven that using plant roots as an energy storage device is a viable option.
New technology
Testing nuclear reactor heating system
A Siberian town is testing a direct nuclear-powered heating system from a mini-plant on a barge.
Discover science
The factory produces 22,600 kg of artificial meat per year
The Upside Foods factory is equipped with bioreactors to make meat from animal cells without slaughter.
Space science
Astronauts make cakes from chili successfully grown on the international space station
The US space agency announced that they have successfully grown plants in space and astronauts have used the first chili peppers as a filling.
Biology
This Mexican town produces the largest corn in the world
A small Mexican town is home to the largest corn in the world, sometimes up to 40 cm long.
Biology
Growing barley to create meat in the lab
The Icelandic company is growing 130,000 genetically modified barley plants to harvest the protein used in the cell culture of meat.
Biology
Oil as fuel may soon be replaced by this crop
A cultivar of canola is about to be used to replace petroleum as a jet fuel, potentially reducing emissions by up to 68%.
Biology
Explore the famous avenue with giant trees that can live up to 3000 years old
In the island nation of Madagascar, there is a famous road and attracts tourists because there are many impressive beautiful baobab trees.
Biology
Do trees grow faster because of earthquakes?
According to recent research, earthquakes may have helped trees in the valley grow more.
Biology
Flowers bloom in the driest desert on the planet
In recent weeks, the sand dunes of Atacama, Chile, the world's driest desert, have once again been bathed in vibrant colors as flowers bloom, despite a persistent drough…
Biology
Discovered 'backyard tree' in Samoa can help treat cancer, Covid-19
Researchers say the leaves of the matalafi plant can be used to treat cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and even Covid-19.
Scientific application
Australian-style mango planting: Tips to 'prompt' the tree to bear fruit
Leo Skliros, Chairman of the Australian Northern Territory Mango Industry Association, has the potential to help mango trees flower and bear fruit early in winter (July).