How a butterfly tree becomes a web
Evolution is often portrayed as a tree, with new species branching off from existing lineages, never again to meet. The truth however is often much messier. In the case of adaptive radiation, in which species diversify rapidly to fill different ecolo.....»»
Land-based climate plans "unrealistic": report
The world needs to set aside an area bigger than the United States for tree planting and other measures to meet climate pledges, according to research published Tuesday that warned against "unrealistic" carbon-cutting plans......»»
Woods + Dangaran organises Twentieth house around olive tree
Living spaces are organised around a decades-old olive tree in this Santa Monica home, completed by Los Angeles studio Woods +Dangaran. Read more Living spaces are organised around a decades-old olive tree in this Santa Monica home, complet.....»»
Radioactive traces in tree rings reveal Earth"s history of unexplained "radiation storms"
In searching for planets and studying their stars, I've had the privilege to use some of the world's great telescopes. However, our team has recently turned to an even larger system to study the cosmos: Earth's forests......»»
How to grow mangrove trees in Minecraft
If you want to tame this wild new type of swamp tree for its new wood blocks, here's a full guide on how to grow your very own mangrove trees in Minecraft......»»
Tree rings offer insight into devastating radiation storms
A University of Queensland study has shed new light on a mysterious, unpredictable and potentially devastating kind of astrophysical event......»»
For blight-ridden American chestnut tree, rebirth may be in offing
The American chestnut tree, once a regal pillar of forests across the eastern United States, is on life support, struggling to survive......»»
Butterfly wing patterns emerge from ancient "junk" DNA
Butterfly wing patterns have a basic plan to them, which is manipulated by non-coding regulatory DNA to create the diversity of wings seen in different species, according to new research......»»
“Mona Lisa effect” applies to animals, too
Chick experiments hint at why eyespots evolved independently in different species. Enlarge / A peacock butterfly (Aglais io) has eyespots on the upper surface of each forewing and hindwing that appear to look you in the eyes—a percep.....»»
Anonos raises $50 million to fuel customer success and expand global partnership
Anonos has raised $50 million in growth financing backed by its intellectual property (IP) portfolio, facilitated by Aon and led by GT Investment Partners (“Ghost Tree Partners”). The company will use the growth funding to scale customer success.....»»
“Mona Lisa effect” applies to animals too
Chick experiments hint at why eyespots evolved independently in different species. Enlarge / A peacock butterfly (Aglais io) has eyespots on the upper surface of each forewing and hindwing that appear to look you in the eyes—a percep.....»»
Winning a Grammy helps musicians keep their creative edge, study finds
In 1988, U2 won its first two Grammy Awards for its album The Joshua Tree. While the Irish rock group was already selling millions of records, filling stadiums, and getting heavy exposure on MTV, winning the coveted golden statuettes further solidifi.....»»
Bright colors in the animal kingdom: Why some use them to impress and others to intimidate
High up in a tree sits a bright red vermilion flycatcher. The males of this songbird species use their red feathers to attract females. Meanwhile, an Arizona mountain kingsnake slithers among the rocks below. Its vivid red, yellow and black coloring.....»»
Protecting forests on the front line of the climate-change battle
Forests help counter global warming, but they are also threatened by it. Many tree species struggled this past summer as much of Europe was hit by heat waves and a severe drought—thought to be the worst in 500 years......»»
Climate change and deforestation may drive tree-dwelling primates to the ground, large-scale study shows
A large-scale study of 47 species of monkeys and lemurs has found that climate change and deforestation are driving these tree-dwelling animals to the ground, where they are at higher risk due to lack of preferred food and shelter, and may experience.....»»
Scientists reach tallest tree ever found in Amazon
After three years of planning, five expeditions and a two-week trek through dense jungle, scientists have reached the tallest tree ever found in the Amazon rainforest, a towering specimen the size of a 25-storey building......»»
Forest restoration is on the rise, but how we go about it is crucial
Politicians have long been fond of tree-planting ceremonies, but today, well-thought-out forest restoration schemes are increasingly important. Indeed, a host of international initiatives aim to substantially increase the world's forest area by bring.....»»
Four of five pinyon-juniper tree species declining in their ranges in the West
Pinyon-juniper woodlands host unique wildlife and wildlife habitat, as well as areas for hiking and outdoor recreation. They are also part of a web of healthy ecosystems that, together, help to balance water availability, storage and runoff; and prev.....»»
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Wednesday's best deals include $50 off a 41mm Apple Watch Series 8, 30% off Lego Tree House, $30 off Ring Doorbell, and much more.Best deals October 5AppleInsider checks online stores daily to uncover discounts and offers on hardware and other produc.....»»
Why Your Next Airbnb May Have a Pickleball Court
More short-term hosts are playing to renters' love of pickleball. Addison Seale manages a luxury Airbnb Inc. listing near Joshua Tree National Park in southern California, a short-term rental market that boomed during the pandemic as peop.....»»
Discovery of new microscopic species expands the tree of life
Scientists have discovered several very rare species of microorganisms, some of which have never been seen before and others which have escaped the curious eyes of scientists for over a hundred years......»»