By absorbing more CO2, the trees of the Amazon are growing thicker: climate change.
Every decade, the trunks of trees in the tropical forests of the grow thicker by 3.3 percent. This is due to the fact that plants are absorbing more carbon dioxide…
Every decade, the trunks of trees in the tropical forests of the grow thicker by 3.3 percent. This is due to the fact that plants are absorbing more carbon dioxide…
Scientists have learned to determine whether a volcano is preparing to erupt by observing the greenery of nearby trees. Brighter leaves indicate a potentially imminent lava release. Until now, these…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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”…