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A new sword-sedge plant species from the alpine regions of Tasmania has been identified at the University of New England…
Trees that contain some of the world’s highest concentrations of nickel have been found in Borneo’s Kinabulu Park. Researchers…
Ever since their discovery, carnivorous plants have fascinated scientists and spurred the imagination of artists, writers and filmmakers. While the Puya chilensis cactus at the Royal Horticultural Society…
A new species of meat-eating plant was identified in Japan last month - but it is only one of more than 600 species of carnivorous plant around the world. From busy Japanese prefectures to the lush jungles…
Sound and its use in communication have shaped the ecology, evolution, behaviour, and ultimately the success of many animal species. But are animals the only lifeforms to communicate with sound? Do plants…
Scandinavian conifer trees in the high arctic were able to withstand the last ice age, researchers from Murdoch University…
A plant that buries its own seeds has been discovered in the Atlantic forest of Bahia, Brazil. After fruits are formed, the…
Image courtesy of Alex Popvkin. A new plant that buries its seeds has been discovered in the Brazilian forest of Bahia by…
Species that are mutually dependent on each other can, in some cases, become separated and reconnect again over distances…
Native Banksias have lived in the presence of fire for 61 million years and have developed many coping capabilities as a…
If you’ve been for a leisurely stroll in your local park recently, you’ve probably noticed that autumn is in full swing. All manner of brightly coloured leaves cover the ground and this fact alone is cause…
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