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Animal Deep-Sea Hitchhikers Tiny amphipods have been spotted clinging to giant sea spiders thousands of metres below the Pacific, and scientists want to know why. Read full story →

Plants Lotus Plant Care 101 Growing lotus at home? Get practical tips for water levels, sunlight, planting, and everyday care! Read full story →

Plants When Trees Backfire Planting more trees is not always better for the planet. Discover why protecting natural grasslands could be just as important. Read full story →

Plants Ancient Crop Secrets Scientists traced wheat and barley evolution to find genes that may help crops survive climate change. Read full story →

Plants Why Plant Tissues Wrinkle Why do some plant surfaces wrinkle? New research links cell growth direction and stiffness! Read full story →

Animal AI Can’t Read Animals? Do animal sounds really carry meaning? AI can spot patterns, but decoding the message remains difficult! Read full story →

Plants The Hidden Life Of Forests Ancient trees, layered canopies and decaying wood may be more important to forest biodiversity than the mountains beneath them. Read full story →

Plants Oaks Overcome The Cold How Oak Trees Survive Cold Winters and Grow Strong in Harsh Northern Landscapes Each Winter. Read full story →

Plants When Flowers Become Leaves A bacterial protein can reprogramme flower development via molecular mimicry, potentially aiding future crop protection. Read full story →

Animal How Land Shapes Wildlife How does land use affect wildlife? See why habitat quality can change across Europe! Read full story →