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Why are banana trees cut down immediately after harvesting?
People unfamiliar with gardening may not know that, after harvesting the fruit, the entire banana plant is cut down; why is this?
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Biology
Unique and rare plant species in Vietnam: Rarely found anywhere, high risk of extinction!
This plant species has been classified as critically endangered in need of conservation by the World Red Book.
Biology
The mystery of giant bamboo, which can be taller than a 10-story building
Not only is it the tallest species of giant bamboo in the world, it is also one of the fastest growing and most versatile species on our planet.
Health
Special uses of a highly poisonous plant that grows throughout Vietnam
The highly toxic substance of the plant is used as a unique fishing method, and it also has many unexpected uses.
Biology
Unique plant species in Vietnam: It 'dances' whenever it hears music, many people have never seen it before
This plant species surprises scientists with its ability
Archeology
400-million-year-old fossil changes thinking about Fibonacci spiral
Plant fossils from more than 400 million years ago have irregular structures, unlike most plants today which follow the Fibonacci spiral.
Biology
Parasitic flower reappears 13 years after being declared extinct
A mysterious plant with lantern-like flowers, declared extinct in 2010, has been rediscovered in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
1001 mystery
Mothman: Urban Legend or Unknown Creature?
The animals and plants we know about may only be a small fraction, and there may be other mysterious creatures living in many places we don't know about and have never s…
Biology
Vietnam owns a rare tuber that is hard to find in the world, only less than 10 countries can grow it.
Although sold in abundance in markets in Vietnam, this is a rare commodity in the world.
Health
Does air fryer cause cancer?
When fried for a long time and at temperatures greater than 120 degrees Celsius, plant-based foods, especially potatoes, have the potential to create carcinogens.
Environment
Initiative to plant millions of 'rattan trees' in the Andes
The ancient mountains of the Andes - home to short-faced bears, leopards and native vultures - were once covered in a plant known as
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Energy source from super hot 374 degree C rock underground
Scientists study super-hot rocks at depths of nearly 10km as a potential renewable energy source to replace fossil fuels.
Biology
The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana
The difference between hemp and marijuana is a subject that is often poorly explained.
Biology
Discovering a unique new plant species near the Vietnam border, China wants to immediately put it in the Red Book
After identifying a species of flowering plant growing in dense clusters near the border with Vietnam as a new species, researchers have proposed putting it in the Red B…
Biology
Is Ba Vi wild sunflower a strong invasive species?
While some say wild sunflowers are a strong invasive species, many people still love them and flock to the national park.