Researchers discover ancient giant tree species in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains
Researchers in Tanzania have unveiled a previously unknown species of gigantic tree, Tessmannia princeps, towering over the ...
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Largest fully preserved dinosaur claw unearthed in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert
With distinctive two-fingered claws, the remains of a previously unknown species of dinosaur suggest it looked like a bizarre mix of sloth, giraffe and cult movie hero Edward Scissorhands, according ...
Tree diversity helps forests buffer extreme heat and cold, study finds
A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest ...
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New Absolutely Enormous Tree Species Discovered In Tanzania – And It Might Live For 3,000 Years
Y ou’d have thought scientists would know about all of the extremely large tree species out there by now given that they’re, ...
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Tree diversity helps reduce heat peaks in forests
A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest ...
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Slow and steady tree growth wins the race for carbon capture
Fast-growing trees don't always store more carbon. In tough environments, slow but resilient species store more.
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Kingston considers tree preservation ordinance
The city is considering implementing a tree preservation ordinance to help extend protections to certain trees on private ...
The 'tree stump' bird with a haunting growl and can see with its eyes closed
Throughout the night, great potoos emit a loud, moaning growl that has earned the bird a mythical status, with some ...
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Satellite image analysis delivers new insight into the functional diversity of tropical forests
Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results. Understanding tree traits and ...
Massive, long-lived trees discovered in the Tanzanian rainforest are a new species
A team of botanists with members from Muse–Museo delle Scienze, Udzungwa Corridor LTD, Via Grazia Deledda and the National ...
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Iguanas floated to Fiji millions of years ago on an unprecedented raft journey, scientists say
Most iguanas live in the Americas. But scientists have found evidence some floated to Fiji, likely snacking on their raft ...
Which tree species fix the most carbon?
Forests provide many ecosystem services, including microclimate regulation, biodiversity preservation, air and water ...