Their idea was simple: an eclipse is a profound event that inspires awe and collective behavior in both humans and other animals. Source: Trees Synchronize Their Bio-electrical Signals During Solar Eclipses: ‘The Wood Wide Web in Action’ | Good New Network
A study finds small-scale tree cover in Costa Rica boosts biodiversity while limiting dangerous mosquito species. Source: Trees vs. disease: Tree cover reduces mosquito-borne health risk | ScienceDaily
Scientists have found a way to monitor volcanic carbon dioxide levels — one of the first signs a volcano might be about to blow — that doesn’t involve trekking up a mountain. Source: The closer a volcano is to erupting, the greener the trees around it look from space | Live Science
Forests play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing, but not all forests provide the same benefits. A large-scale study demonstrates how specific forest characteristics — such as canopy density and tree species diversity — can affect various health outcomes. Source: Forest management can influence health benefits | ScienceDaily
When Mother Nature seems to have adopted a scorched earth policy, plant drought tolerant trees. Source: 13 Drought-Tolerant Trees to Consider Planting in Your Yard | Bob Vila
Skip the stinky sprays—put these on your patio instead. Source: 18 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes | Bob Vila
“Some plants have aggressive root systems or cause moisture-related issues that could harm your foundation.” These 7 plants that are safe to grow there. Source: 7 Foundation Plants That Look Great Around the House—and 3 Never to Grow There | Bob Vila
Replanting forests can help cool the planet even more than some scientists once believed, especially in the tropics. But even if every tree lost since the mid-19th century is replanted, the total effect won’t cancel out human-generated warming. Source: Does planting trees really help cool the planet? | ScienceDaily
When Mother Nature seems to have adopted a scorched earth policy, plant drought tolerant trees. Source: 13 Drought-Tolerant Trees to Consider Planting in Your Yard | Bob Vila
A large-scale tree planting project helped connect the dots between green neighborhoods and better birth outcomes. Source: Greener Neighborhoods, Healthier Newborns: The Power of Urban Tree Planting | Discover
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