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Sunflowers perform a "dance" of irregular movements, called "noisy circumnutations," to avoid shading each other and optimize growth. This self-organizing behavior, identified as "functional noise," has potential applications in agriculture, robotics, and ecological management.​

Plants in the Tiankeng Complex of Dashiwei, Guangxi, have high nutrient levels but low efficiency. The unique soil conditions help them grow quickly, adapting to the environment with rich potassium but limited nitrogen and phosphorus.​

COVID-19 has spread to various wildlife species, especially in areas with high human activity. The study highlights the need for careful monitoring of both humans and animals to understand and control the virus's spread.​

A new experiment uses powerful lasers and x-rays to search for axions, possible particles that could explain dark matter. This method may detect axions by observing changes in light, helping to solve major physics mysteries.

Researchers found that trees absorb methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, through their surfaces, especially above 2 meters. This discovery highlights the importance of forests in reducing greenhouse gases and suggests greater climate benefits from forest protection and restoration.

Butterflies and moths use static electricity to help plants reproduce by attracting pollen to their bodies while flying. This discovery shows their crucial role in pollination and may lead to new ways to support pollination in nature and farming.​

Scientists at Yale discovered unique and diverse microbes living inside trees. These microbes help keep trees and forests healthy, highlighting the importance of the tree's internal ecosystem and opening new possibilities for forest conservation and health.

Pompeii's destruction in 79 CE was not just due to volcanic eruptions but also earthquakes. Recent findings show that seismic activity caused buildings to collapse, killing many inhabitants, highlighting the combined effects of both disasters on the ancient city.

A study found that lightly logged forests (less than 30% biomass loss) still hold high biodiversity and can recover naturally, while heavily logged forests (over 68% biomass loss) need active conservation efforts to restore biodiversity and ecosystem functions​

A new dinosaur species, Fona herzogae, was discovered in Utah. This small, plant-eating dinosaur lived 100 million years ago and likely dug burrows. The find helps scientists understand dinosaur evolution and shows different dinosaurs lived in North America together.

During the ice age, around 20,000 years ago, the North Atlantic Ocean's currents were much deeper and stronger. Scientists discovered this by studying tiny sea fossils, showing how stronger winds and cooler temperatures affected ocean circulation and climate.​

A new bird flu virus can spread from cows to mice, ferrets, and possibly humans through milk and breathing. This makes it a bigger risk for a pandemic. Scientists are studying how it spreads to prevent more infections.

Scientists found a way to predict big changes, called tipping points, in systems like ecosystems. They combine signals from different parts to give early warnings. This helps in fields like ecology and disease control to prevent crises.​

Scientists found that adding a chemical called THB to lithium metal batteries makes them last longer and work better. THB creates a strong protective layer and helps lithium ions move, making the batteries safer and more efficient.​

Archaeologists discovered the oldest storytelling art in Indonesia, with cave paintings showing human figures and animals. One painting is at least 51,200 years old. These findings suggest that people created story scenes much earlier than previously thought.