Scientists have learned to determine whether a volcano is preparing to erupt by observing the greenery of nearby trees….
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Imagine a time machine that could transport you back to the age of dinosaurs. Suddenly, you find yourself in a dense, swampy forest, buzzing with insects among flowers, ferns, and…
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It is widely believed that primates, thanks to their large brains, are smarter than most mammals. But what led to the development of such big brains? Australian researchers have dedicated…
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A group of scientists claims that flexible shoulders and movable elbows may have evolved as a safety mechanism during the development of our ape ancestors and early humans. These anatomical…
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Scientists have learned to determine whether preparations are being made. volcano Before the eruption, the greenery of the surrounding trees. The brighter leaves indicate a potentially imminent lava flow. Until…
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Science & Technology
Aesthetic energy: the British have constructed metal trees for solar charging of cars.
Metal trees have seven-meter canopies that capture solar energy through nanophotoelectric “leaves.” The energy will be stored in a battery located in the trunk. The British startup SolarBotanic Trees has…
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For many years, gardeners have debated which type of orchard is better: standard or dwarf trees. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. My neighbor once complained, “There are pears, but…
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April is the season of playful spring. In the forests, meadows, and gardens, colors scatter like rainbow beads: the blue-yellow coltsfoot, lilac-pink violets, reddish hellebore, golden marsh marigold, and purple-lavender…
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Wheat Autumn has come and gone… What should you do in the garden to ensure a good harvest next year? First and foremost, it’s essential to create conditions that allow…
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April is arguably the best month for planting trees and shrubs. In public parks and near hospitals, it’s recommended to plant trees that serve as excellent “sanitizers,” such as spruce,…
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Residents of the Amazon River basin sometimes drink milk, even though they have never seen a cow or milked any other animal. In the Amazon, there are cows… that grow…
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In Crimea and the Caucasus, thousands of years ago, there were groves of giant trees—sequoias. However, the great ice age wiped out these giants, leaving only a few remnants in…
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In 1938, they were brought from Altai as ordinary saplings. Just two decades later, not a single visitor to the All-Union Agricultural Exhibition could pass by without stopping to admire…
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Near Trostyanets in the Sumy region, visitors to the dendrological park can marvel at the “13 sisters”—a group of linden trees that all grow from a single root. These “sisters”…
