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Mangrove forests play an important role in the global carbon cycle, particularly within the marine carbon system. Growing ...

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Long before dinosaurs, Earth’s forests were ruled by a many-legged giant. Here’s why this millipede’s size still challenges ...

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Scientists from diverse universities conducted controlled experiments to determine how big-eared bats detect insects ...

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It’s no wonder Dharana is considered one of the best luxury forest getaways in Asia. Not just because of what it offers, but ...

Biologists and engineers have joined forces to build a new robot bat that’s helping us understand how real bats use ...