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Pollination ‘Magic’ Happens at Night Too, First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds

Pollination ‘Magic’ Happens at Night Too, First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds

Pollinators are essential for the reproduction of most plant species, including many major food crops, as well as for the maintenance of healthy ecosystems. A new research review by scientists at Lund University in Sweden has found that — in 90 percent of cases studied — nocturnal pollinators like moths are just as important as […]
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Humpback Whales Give Birth During Epic Migrations and Continue Traveling: Study

Humpback Whales Give Birth During Epic Migrations and Continue Traveling: Study

Scientists once believed that humpback whales only gave birth in the warmth and safety of specific breeding grounds in tropical waters, where they spent half the year. However, new research has revealed that humpbacks around Tasmania and New Zealand can birth calves much further south than expected, and can do so during their epic migrations. […]
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Plants Produce More Nectar in Response to the Sound of Buzzing Bees: Study

Plants Produce More Nectar in Response to the Sound of Buzzing Bees: Study

When plants hear the buzzing of bees collecting nectar, they increase their output of the sugary substance as the bees get closer, a new study by Francesca Barbero, a zoology professor at University of Turin, and a team of researchers from Spain and Australia has found. The research suggests that plants play more of an […]
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Groundbreaking Water Flow Battery Delivers 600 Full-Power Cycles Without Losing Capacity, Redefining Energy Storage Potential

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Revolutionary water-based flow battery offers safer, more affordable, and efficient energy storage for households. ⚡ Developed by researchers at Monash University, the battery features a new membrane that enhances speed and scalability. 🔍 The design improves ion selectivity, allowing fast and stable operation, outperforming industry-standard membranes. 🌿 Non-toxic and non-flammable, the […]
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