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An article from Science News Aug 2019
Ocean acidification could weaken diatoms’ glass houses
An article from Science News Jul 2019
The largest seaweed bloom ever detected spanned the Atlantic in 2018
An article from Science News Jul 2019
These fungi drug cicadas with psilocybin or amphetamine to make them mate nonstop
An article from Science News May 2019
How allergens in pollen help plants do more than make you sneeze
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Amphibians under threat from chytrid fungus Published in 2019
Collectively, members of the class Amphibia are facing massive reductions in total numbers, and the overall biodiversity of amphibians across the globe is under threat. Scientists have determined that global climate change and habitat destruction…
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Counteracting the urban heat island effect with tree cover Published in 2019
Trees provide substantial benefits to the environment. In addition to improving air quality, reducing stormwater runoff, serving as a wildlife habitat, and sequestering carbon by absorbing carbon dioxide, trees also cool the atmosphere through shade…
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Genetic engineering improves photosynthesis and growth in tobacco plants Published in 2019
Photosynthesis is a key natural process utilized by plants and is necessary for proper plant growth. Specifically, photosynthesis uses light to manufacture chemical compounds, including organic compounds—primarily carbohydrates—that are derived from…
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Sudden apple decline affecting orchards Published in 2019
More apples are consumed worldwide than any other temperate-zone tree fruit. Apples are eaten fresh, processed into jellies and preserves, cooked in pies and pastries, and made into sauces. Therefore, the cultivation of the trees (genus Malus) that…
An article from Science News May 2018