A Mystery of Hiding Orchids, Solved Smithsonian scientists have discovered what triggers the rare small-whorled pogonia to awaken from dormancy One of the rarest orchids east of the Mississippi, the …
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A small lake has formed at the bottom of one of the Kampot karsts in Phnom Kampong Trach, a mountain in Cambodia. Credit Omar Havana for The New York Times …
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Mysterious ancient geoglyphs discovered in Amazon rainforest Mary Jo DiLonardo More than 450 geoglyphs were uncovered, believed to have been built 2,000 years ago. (Photo: Diego Gurgel) In the often …
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The link between air pollution and Alzheimer’s diseasee4. . The cognitive effects of pollution are more pronounced in women who carry APOE-e4. (Feb. 1, 2017) Melissa Healy With environmental …
Hey Surfers, Soon Your Wetsuit May Be Covered in Fur MIT researchers are taking a cue from nature to develop a revolutionary new wetsuit material that could change surfing forever. …