Whether it is flowers sprouting in the spring, cicadas mating in the blistering heat of summer, or caterpillars hatching to feed on their favorite host plant – across the natural world, the timing of biological events is so important it spawned its own scientific discipline: phenology.
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Changing our dining habits in hotels could significantly reduce carbon emissions by simply arranging restaurant menus differently, which can lead to a dramatic increase in vegetarian orders, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
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