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Beal Seed Experiment
In the fall of 1879, Professor William James Beal began an experiment to determine “the length of ti…
Can plastic-eating bugs help with our microplastic problem?
Plastic pollution occurs in every ecosystem on the planet and lingers for decades. Could insects be …
Building green and blue spaces, such as parks, in new communities is crucial for cleaner air
With house building a priority for the new UK Government, researchers at the University of Surrey ar…
Great power and great responsibility: how consciousness changes the world
Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith has devoted his career to examining how animal minds evolved. He ble…
Island biodiversity rides on the wings of birds
You can know a lot of things about birds just by the shape of their wings. A seafaring albatross, st…
How Cigarette Waste Is Changing Aquatic Ecosystems
Around 90 % (4.5 trillion) of cigarettes consumed globally are improperly discarded, making cigarett…
UNHCR regrets rising death toll in the Aegean Sea
Latest shipwrecks off Samos claim at least 12 lives. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply saddene…
A brief cultural history of hemp
Hemp is making a comeback after decades in the wilderness. What does the Gutenberg Bible have in com…
New study reveals the explosive secret of the squirting cucumber
A team led by the University of Oxford has solved a mystery that has intrigued scientists for centur…
Chickpeas – sustainable and climate-friendly foods of the future
Study shows: Chickpeas are a drought-resistant legume plant with a high protein content Climate chan…
New Test Detects Tainted Olive Oil in Record Time
The price of olive oil isn’t what it used to be. Recent droughts and floods across Europe have devas…
“Biodiversity is not a luxury”: study explores the connection between wealth and ecosystem health
A new study suggests that a more complex understanding of how wealth and biodiversity are linked may…