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In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers have discovered a remarkable example of tool use in the insect world.This post was originally published on this site

As they digest grass and hay, cows produce significant amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas. In the quest to identify an alternative livestock feed, seaweed has emerged as a promising contender.This post was originally published […]

Across Australian cities, leftover and overlooked green spaces are everywhere. Just think of all the land along stormwater drains, railway lines and vacant lots. While often dismissed as useless or unsightly, there’s a growing understanding […]

The number and diversity of insects is declining worldwide. Some studies suggest that their biomass has almost halved since the 1970s. Among the main reasons for this are habitat loss—for example through agriculture or urbanization—and […]

Beneath yellow fruit, hidden within the roots of the iboga plant in the forests of Gabon, lies a sacred treasure that the country is keen to make the most of.This post was originally published on […]

Humans are the only species on Earth known to use language. They do this by combining sounds into words and words into sentences, creating infinite meanings.This post was originally published on this site

Metals and hormone-disrupting substances such as estrogens present a genuine risk to the sustainability of agriculture and water management in Europe. This is the conclusion of doctoral research conducted by Chinese environmental scientist Yuwei Jia […]

A community garden in the heart of a city can be an oasis—an island of greenery where people can escape the sounds of traffic, sink their hands into the earth, and connect with the natural […]

Digger wasps make a short burrow for each egg, stocking it with food and returning a few days later to provide more. A new study reveals that mother wasps can remember the locations of up […]

Antarctic krill not only react to external environmental influences such as light or food. They also use their internal clocks to adapt to the extreme conditions of the polar environment.This post was originally published on […]