Learn how plants communicate through chemical signals, and why losing biodiversity can disrupt these hidden communication networks.Source: Plants Are Constantly Communicating, and Biodiversity Shapes the Message | Discover Magazine
Moss may look insignificant, but it can carry a hidden forensic fingerprint. Because different moss species thrive in very specific micro-environments, tiny fragments can reveal exactly where a person has been. Researchers reviewing 150 years of cases found moss has...
Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger antifungal protections. These stolen defenses help shield the beetles from infection, but one fungus has evolved a way to neutralize them. By...
A long-term experiment reveals tropical forests in Panama are able to adapt to droughts, but scientists warn this short-term “rescue strategy” is unlikely to save them from the impacts of climate change.Source: Trees in Panama’s tropical forests are...
Add to the ambience and boost safety in your outdoor spaces by introducing some of our favorite garden lighting ideas.Source: 20 Garden Lighting Ideas to Add Interest to Your Landscape – Bob Vila
For a forest to be healthy and resilient, each tree needs enough nutrients, water, and sunlight to thrive. When trees grow too close together, they have to compete for these resources. This results in weaker trees that are more susceptible to disease, insect...
When we talk about planting trees in National Forests, one may picture adult trees. Yet, reforestation is often about planting baby trees, or seedlings. So, to understand the holistic benefits of trees, let’s look at the entire life cycle of a tree!Source: The...
