Environment
Pollution is changing the scent of flowers
Sensory pollution arising from human activity is degrading the chemical compounds responsible for floral scents, confusing insects trying to locate flowers.
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Scientists reveal why blueberries are blue
Researchers at the University of Bristol have revealed that the tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give them their blue colour.
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Nature’s therapeutic power: study on the psychophysiological effects of touching grass
Study reveals that touching real grass increased relaxation, comfort, a sense of naturalness and decreases anxiety levels.
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Sound waves appear to stimulate soil
A new study on sonic restoration has found that fungi respond to noise in soil, unlocking potential for improved ecosystem recovery.
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Lichen survives in space
Attached to outside of the International Space Station, lichen survived 18 months raising prospect life could exist on Mars.
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The enigma that is, the sunflower
Research shows that sunflower solar tracking and phototropism is more complicated than expected.