An international study has found that forests with many tree species can store significantly more carbon than those with only one species.
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A study reveals that sustainable agricultural practices can future-proof cocoa production. By enhancing pollination and mitigating climate risks, cocoa yields can increase without expanding plantations, supporting millions of farmers and the USD 100 billion chocolate industry while safeguarding biodiversity.
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Ancient tree rings reveal how climate influenced Chinese dynastic history. Research on Qilian Juniper trees on the Tibetan Plateau shows arid periods coincided with dynastic upheavals. Understanding past climate impacts helps address current global climate change. The study highlights links…
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The Rubisco enzyme, responsible for capturing significant carbon from the atmosphere, is crucial for photosynthesis. Recent research has mapped mutant Rubisco molecules, unveiling potential enhancements in its function, which could revolutionize plant CO2 assimilation and adapt to future climates.
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New study reveals that solar parks can enhance biodiversity through vegetation succession, where diverse plant species evolve over time. The study shows solar parks not only accommodate energy needs but also support ecosystems, highlighting a need for sustainable management practices,…
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In the world’s longest-running ecological experiment, researchers found that increasing fertilizer use in agricultural grasslands reduces flower numbers five-fold and halves pollinator populations. Reducing fertilizer boosts biodiversity but lowers yields. A potential solution involves limiting nitrogen while maintaining other nutrients,…
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Researchers have developed a method to estimate hydrologic traits for 55,000 tree species, improving climate models without requiring massive field data collection. By analyzing evolutionary relationships, they infer missing data, enhancing Earth system models. This approach accelerates our understanding of…
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Forensic chemists investigated whether the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) truly mimics human decomposition. Collecting odor samples from the bloom, she compared its chemical profile to forensic data from human remains. Her research explores overlapping compounds, aiding forensic detection and shedding…
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A new study highlights how increasing aridity reduces plant species richness in drylands, with extreme droughts amplifying this effect. Using a seven-year experiment, researchers found that while rainfall boosts diversity, dominant species can obscure this relationship. These insights improve biodiversity…
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Botanic gardens play a crucial role in conservation, especially with wild-collected plants, which support research and climate adaptation. Climate change threatens species survival, requiring a global network approach. Genetic diversity is key for resilience, and ethical plant collection is essential.…
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