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World’s Largest Living Organism Pando Might Be The Oldest Living Thing, Reveals New Study
Pando, a massive quaking aspen spanning 100 acres in Utah, is estimated to be between 16,000 and 80,000 years old. Research suggests that Pando has witnessed and survived vast environmental changes since humans began migrating out of Africa. The genetically linked stems span an interconnected root system that highlights plant resilience. Challenges...
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Scientists Unravel Rose Genetics: How Eastern and Western Species Created Modern Varieties
A recent study uncovers the genetic origins of modern roses, showing how Eastern and Western species combined to create the roses we know today. Led by Professor Zhangjun Fei at the Boyce Thompson Institute, researchers mapped the genome of the modern rose variety ‘Samantha®’ and sequenced 233 other rose varieties. The study sheds light on bre...
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Study Reveals Ant Agriculture Began 66 Million Years Ago
A recent study reveals that ant agriculture originated 66 million years ago, following the asteroid impact that led to the dinosaurs' extinction. This event allowed fungi to flourish in the aftermath, as they thrived on decaying plant matter. It was found that while the initial partnership formed post-impact, ants did not develop advanced farming t...
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New Study Shows Music Can Boost Plant Growth
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
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New Duck-Billed Dinosaur Species Discovered in Mexico, Here's What You Need to Know
Scientists have discovered a new duck-billed dinosaur species in Mexico, named Coahuilasaurus lipani. The fossil, originally misclassified, shows unique features like a large snout and tooth-like projections, suggesting the dinosaur fed on tough plants in its tropical habitat. The discovery adds to the growing understanding that dinosaurs in the re...
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NASA Researcher to Study Gravity’s Impact on Plants Aboard Blue Origin's Suborbital Rocket
In a historic first, a NASA-funded researcher will fly aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital rocket to study how gravitational changes impact plant biology. Rob Ferl from the University of Florida will lead the experiment, activating tubes pre-loaded with plants and preservatives during the flight to capture how plants respond to different ...
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This Study Says Meat May Raise Diabetes Risk - Here's How To Ease Off Without Sacrificing Flavour
Is your love for meat putting you at risk? Here's how to cut down and boost your health. Start small with these four easy steps to reduce your red meat consumption.
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Greenland's Fossils Reveal an Ice-Free Tundra Less Than a Million Years Ago: Report
Recent research reveals that Greenland, now 98% covered in ice, was almost entirely ice-free at some point in the last million years. Fossils of plants like willow and Arctic poppy, found in an ice core sample from the island’s center, suggest a once-thriving tundra ecosystem. This discovery is significant because it challenges previous beliefs t...
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Chimpanzees Seek Out Medicinal Plants To Heal Injuries, Infections: Study
Chimpanzees sought out and ate medicinal plants to treat their injuries, according to a study.
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What Is The Planetary Health Diet? Is It Key To A Longer, Healthier Life? Experts From Harvard Reveal
Harvard's latest study shows this diet could cut your risk of premature death by 30%.
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How To Follow A Plant-Based Diet For Better Health
Eating more plant-based foods can be beneficial for your health, according to research. Read on to learn how to get started.
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Orangutan Seen Treating Facial Wound With Medicinal Plant In World First
Study lead author Isabelle Laumer said they are "very excited" by the observations that were recorded in June 2022 in the Suaq Balimbing research area in Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia.
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World's Most Popular Coffee Originated In This Region 6,00,000 Years Ago - Study Reveals
Researchers sequenced the genome of coffee plants to trace the origins of Arabica beans, said to be the world's most popular coffee type.
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Tesla To Explore Locations In India For $3 Billion EV Factory: Report
Elon Musk's Tesla will send a team from the United States to India by late-April to study sites for a proposed $2 billion to $3 billion electric car plant, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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World’s Largest Living Organism Pando Might Be The Oldest Living Thing, Reveals New Study
Pando, a massive quaking aspen spanning 100 acres in Utah, is estimated to be between 16,000 and 80,000 years old. Research suggests that Pando has witnessed and survived vast environmental changes since humans began migrating out of Africa. The genetically linked stems span an interconnected root system that highlights plant resilience. Challenges...
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Scientists Unravel Rose Genetics: How Eastern and Western Species Created Modern Varieties
A recent study uncovers the genetic origins of modern roses, showing how Eastern and Western species combined to create the roses we know today. Led by Professor Zhangjun Fei at the Boyce Thompson Institute, researchers mapped the genome of the modern rose variety ‘Samantha®’ and sequenced 233 other rose varieties. The study sheds light on bre...
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Study Reveals Ant Agriculture Began 66 Million Years Ago
A recent study reveals that ant agriculture originated 66 million years ago, following the asteroid impact that led to the dinosaurs' extinction. This event allowed fungi to flourish in the aftermath, as they thrived on decaying plant matter. It was found that while the initial partnership formed post-impact, ants did not develop advanced farming t...
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New Study Shows Music Can Boost Plant Growth
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
-
New Duck-Billed Dinosaur Species Discovered in Mexico, Here's What You Need to Know
Scientists have discovered a new duck-billed dinosaur species in Mexico, named Coahuilasaurus lipani. The fossil, originally misclassified, shows unique features like a large snout and tooth-like projections, suggesting the dinosaur fed on tough plants in its tropical habitat. The discovery adds to the growing understanding that dinosaurs in the re...
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NASA Researcher to Study Gravity’s Impact on Plants Aboard Blue Origin's Suborbital Rocket
In a historic first, a NASA-funded researcher will fly aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital rocket to study how gravitational changes impact plant biology. Rob Ferl from the University of Florida will lead the experiment, activating tubes pre-loaded with plants and preservatives during the flight to capture how plants respond to different ...
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This Study Says Meat May Raise Diabetes Risk - Here's How To Ease Off Without Sacrificing Flavour
Is your love for meat putting you at risk? Here's how to cut down and boost your health. Start small with these four easy steps to reduce your red meat consumption.
-
Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Greenland's Fossils Reveal an Ice-Free Tundra Less Than a Million Years Ago: Report
Recent research reveals that Greenland, now 98% covered in ice, was almost entirely ice-free at some point in the last million years. Fossils of plants like willow and Arctic poppy, found in an ice core sample from the island’s center, suggest a once-thriving tundra ecosystem. This discovery is significant because it challenges previous beliefs t...
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Chimpanzees Seek Out Medicinal Plants To Heal Injuries, Infections: Study
Chimpanzees sought out and ate medicinal plants to treat their injuries, according to a study.
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What Is The Planetary Health Diet? Is It Key To A Longer, Healthier Life? Experts From Harvard Reveal
Harvard's latest study shows this diet could cut your risk of premature death by 30%.
-
How To Follow A Plant-Based Diet For Better Health
Eating more plant-based foods can be beneficial for your health, according to research. Read on to learn how to get started.
-
Orangutan Seen Treating Facial Wound With Medicinal Plant In World First
Study lead author Isabelle Laumer said they are "very excited" by the observations that were recorded in June 2022 in the Suaq Balimbing research area in Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia.
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World's Most Popular Coffee Originated In This Region 6,00,000 Years Ago - Study Reveals
Researchers sequenced the genome of coffee plants to trace the origins of Arabica beans, said to be the world's most popular coffee type.
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Tesla To Explore Locations In India For $3 Billion EV Factory: Report
Elon Musk's Tesla will send a team from the United States to India by late-April to study sites for a proposed $2 billion to $3 billion electric car plant, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
