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Iraq's Ministry of the Interior has issued a warning about an uncontrolled invasion of datura plants (jimsonweed/devil's trumpet) that are h

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Human activities are altering environmental "smellscapes" — the chemical signals that plants and animals use to communicate. Air pollution,

Human Activity Is Disrupting Natural Smellscapes, Threatening Wildlife Communication and Pollination

Human activities are altering environmental "smellscapes" — the chemical signals that plants and animals use to communicate. Air pollution,

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MIT study finds rice seeds germinate faster when exposed to the sound of rain

MIT engineers discovered that rice seeds respond to the sound of falling rain droplets, which stimulates them to germinate faster than seeds

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Archaeological research analyzing pottery residues from prehistoric European sites reveals complex plant-based diets and cooking practices.