Sunday, November 8, 2009

plants

Trees Facilitate Wildfires As a Way to Protect Their Habitat

Some trees may facilitate fires at the expense of their competitors. more >>

Citrus Farmers Fear Tree-Killing Disease

Dangerous Citrus Pest Found in California

Cancer and Supplements: What Vitamins, Herbs, and Botanicals Can (and Can't) Do

5 reasons there aren't a lot of answers—and 4 things you can do until there are. more >>

Plants Kept the Ice Age in Check

Scientists now understand what kept the planet from freezing over completely during the last ice age. more >>

Downside of Red-Hot Chili Peppers

In the wild, that culinary kick comes with risks to the plant . more >>

Extinctions of Early Life Probably Happened Slowly Over Time, Not With a Bang

The ocean is the primary cause of the world's mass extinctions over the past 500 million years. more >>

Environmentalists Score a Win Against "Invasive Species"

The House of Representatives passed the restriction of discharge of ballast water from oceangoing ships more >>

Endangered: Should More Species Get the Label?

Two Bush administrations, two widely different takes on species said to be in trouble. more >>

Mutual Relationship with Algae Helps Corals Survive Bleaching

A marine biologist has discovered a new interdependence between corals and the algae that inhabit them. more >>

Discovering the Sweet in Basil

Only recently have scientists worked out what makes sweet basil an aromatic and minty-tasting herb more >>

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