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'This needs to happen fast': Scientists race to cryopreserve a critically endangered tree before it goes extinctLess than 400 angle-stemmed myrtle specimens remain in the wild in Australia. Scientists are working on ways to preserve the species so that we can bring it back at any point if it dies out.
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The closer a volcano is to erupting, the greener the trees around it look from spaceScientists have found a way to monitor volcanic carbon dioxide levels — one of the first signs a volcano might be about to blow — that doesn't involve trekking up a mountain.
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'This should not be published': Scientists cast doubt on study claiming trees 'talk' before solar eclipsesClaims that spruce trees synchronize their responses to a solar eclipse were widely reported recently — but many researchers are sceptical of the results.
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Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai DesertThe ancient Egyptian fortress was in use around 2,000 years ago in the Sinai Desert.
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Tropical tree in Panama has evolved to kill its 'enemies' with lightningTonka bean trees survive lightning strikes — and use the powerful electric shocks to kill their competitors.
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Chinese scientists use laser drones to count the country's trees — all 142.6 billion of themResearchers have counted the number of trees in China and mapped their distribution across the country using a laser-based technique called lidar.
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A mysterious 'black hole' in Pacific Ocean that sparked wild rumors onlineEarth from space This Google Maps image captured in 2021 revealed a mysterious, triangular dark patch in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, sparking bizarre rumors about its origin. However, it turned out to be a small island with incredibly dense tree coverage.
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Deforestation: Facts about the widespread destruction of Earth's forestsFact file Deforestation can include clearing the land for farming or livestock, or using the timber for fuel, construction or manufacturing.
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Eerily circular 'Goblin Forest' surrounds sacred volcano with human rightsEarth from space This 2023 satellite photo shows New Zealand's Mount Taranaki, which is surrounded by a near-perfect circle of deformed trees. The volcano was recently granted the same legal rights as a person.
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