Bamboo, palm, and banana trees look and act like trees, but are actually closer to grasses in how they grow because—unlike trees—their stems do not grow wider over time.
Scientists Identify Potential Climate Solutions in “Grassy Trees”
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No Tricks, Only Treats: Bats Glow Under Ultraviolet Light
New study finds six bat species emit a green glow under UV light.
Photosynthesis Without the Burn
Marine algae use a unique pigment, siphonein, to shield photosynthesis from excess light.
The Honey Bee Secret to Staying Clean and Healthy
Step inside a honey bee colony, and you’ll find one of nature’s busiest and most crowded neighborhoods.
Gaia Discovers Our Galaxy’s Great Wave
Our Milky Way galaxy never sits still: it rotates and wobbles. And now, data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope reveal that our galaxy also has a giant wave rippling outwards from its centre.
North Atlantic Dolphins Are Dying Younger, New Study Shows
Common dolphins are among the ocean’s most abundant mammals, but they are living shorter lives in the North Atlantic, according to a new study published Oct. 10 in Conservation Letters.
