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“Get off!” “My fruits are ready to eat!” These are just some of the many messages we know plants—from a patch of moss to a 300-foot sequoia—can send. In fact, if you’ve ever smelled ...
Surrounding yourself with plants not only enhances the visual appeal of your environment but also contributes to a healthier, calmer and more rejuvenated you. Introducing nature’s air purifiers ...
"A subarctic railroad rises from the ice, captivating the internet." Here is how California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to address a $12 billion budget shortfall Here's the Average Social Security ...
"The oldest juniper and the oldest woody plant in Finland was a 1,070-year-old specimen found in Lemmenjoki before this discovery," says ecologist Otso Suominen of the Kevo Subarctic Research ...
A new study by Connecticut College provides strong evidence that palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada, reshaping scientific understanding of past Arctic climates. Professor Peter Siver's ...
The course covers a wide range of topics to provide a broad understanding of climate change in the subarctic, past and present: The module includes a two week excursion. You will learn: about alpine ...
The Arctic and sub-Arctic regions are unique in their ecological characteristics ... “There is ample evidence that large herbivores affect plant communities and snow conditions in ways that result in ...
could be a more viable nature-based solution to climate change in Arctic and subarctic regions than planting millions of trees. "There is ample evidence that large herbivores affect plant ...
In the arid and semi-arid areas of the world, drought is the main limiting factor affecting plant productivity and influences almost all aspects of plant biology. Water stress deficit is known to ...
But that means worms also have the potential to upend the natural balance of ecosystems in Arctic and sub-Arctic zones. For example, by encouraging the growth of certain plants at the expense of ...