Fossil study reveals that palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada
A new study by Connecticut College provides strong evidence that palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada, reshaping ...
Desert plants' clever survival trick: Two dormancy cycles a year ensure survival in harsh conditions
A research team led by Prof. Huang Zhenying from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has discovered a remarkable survival strategy—a unique seed dormancy cycling mechanism ...
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Why ‘leaky’ plants could accelerate climate change
Plants play a key role in regulating Earth’s climate, but recent research suggests that rising temperatures could disrupt this balance, because plants are leaking more water than previously thought.
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NSW EPA test PFAS contamination at Botany Bay after residents raise alarm about deadly hazard
A popular swimming and recreational spot has been tested for contamination after residents raise alarm about a potential deadly hazard. “No swimming, fishing” signs erected at Botany Bay’s ...