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Scientists have discovered a newly identified marine fungus that can infect and kill toxic algae responsible for harmful blooms. The microscopic parasite, named Algophthora mediterranea, attacks algae ...

In its purest form (with no extra debris), liquid water can exist as a liquid until -40°C if left still (unmoving). In order ...

Scientists at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Australia have described two new species of fungi, Peziza austroechinospora and Peziza meridionalis with the assistance of DNA sequencing, highlighting ...

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The first plants came from algae around 470 million years ago, slowly spreading on land and helping create oxygen and soil for life to grow. They reproduced using spores and formed partnerships with ...

A study reveals over 20 lichen species in Kochi's Subhash Chandra Bose Park, highlighting its ecological importance and air quality.

Discover why sloths move slowly, exploring their unique diet, survival strategies, and evolutionary adaptations in the wild.

"Tree beard" hangs from trees in Deqen Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan Province. Photo: Courtesy of ...

They’re slow, they’re sleepy, and they’ve taken over the internet—but sloths are more than just cute animals hanging from ...

Microbes play a crucial role in maintaining the levels of many nutrients in our environment, but warming could disrupt their function in certain cycles.

The history of the first plant on Earth is not as simple as the identification of a particular species of plants, but it is a ...