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Bipedal Human Ancestor 'Lucy' Was a Tree Climber, TooCT scans of "Lucy," a human ancestor that lived 3 million years ago, reveal evidence in the structure of her bones that suggests she climbed trees as well as a walked on the ground.
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Unique 3D Views of Alaskan Forest Captured with Laser ScannerThis powerful camera gives insight into the effects of climate change in Alaska’s Tanana Valley.
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How Many Types of Trees Grow in the Amazon? (Hint: It's A LOT)The Amazon rainforest is awash in different types of trees — almost 12,000 species and counting, a new study finds.
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Photos: Tallest Tree in the Tropics (Probably)A massive tree in Malaysia recently found by conservationists may well be the tallest in the tropics.
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How the Plants Around Your Home May Affect Your Life SpanHaving a lot of green around your home might help you live longer, according to a new study of more than 100,000 U.S. women.
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Why Trees Everywhere Break at the Same Wind SpeedTrees made of hard and soft wood, or of hefty or slender cross-section, all tend to break at roughly the same wind speed, and a new study explains why.
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Drought Could Kill Off Many of the World's TreesDrought could kill many of the trees in forests around the globe, and particularly in the United States, if global warming isn't contained.
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Earth Lost Half Its Trees to Humans
