[ad_1] Mushroom experts far outnumber the fungi they study. This means that the amateur his mushroom his hunter discovers many new species and greatly adds to his scientific knowledge. Ali Shapiro, Host: It is estimated that less than 1% of the world’s mushroom species are known to science. So new species are being discovered all ...

[ad_1] Termites are often considered pests and munch on the foundations of homes and buildings. But in tropical forests, these skilled woodcarvers are actually important decomposers.Termites help break down rotting wood, releasing nutrients and carbon into the soil and atmosphere. And now, new findings from a large international effort spanning six continents show that the ...

[ad_1] For contagious disease scientists, 2022 started off with a bang — and it wasn’t just the fresh wave of Omicron infections. It was a preliminary study on another coronavirus found in bats, called NeoCoV. This virus is related to the lethal but rare Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which has killed more than a ...

[ad_1] The fashion industry’s impact on the planet is far-reaching and overwhelming. water needed. Chemicals and their emissions into the natural environment. Mining metal for zippers and decorations. amount of waste; degrading effects of industrial agriculture on soils and biodiversity; Yet fashion’s devastating impact on forests has remained relatively quiet. Research shows that 48% of ...

[ad_1] SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — More and more leaves are changing color. Meteorologist Scott Mundt knows the science behind change. You may have to look closely, but the KELOLAND tree has color variations. The scenery looks different. Glance at some of the trees and you’ll notice the leaves are starting to change color. Here ...

[ad_1] A new pathogen has been detected in the Adirondacks. Beech leaf disease can spread rapidly. The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program recently brought together plant and forest scientists for a seminar to discuss what is known about pathogens and facilitate citizen science projects to identify and track them. Beech leaf disease was first detected ...

[ad_1] Whether you’re nibbling on a bar or sipping hot cocoa, chocolate is a delight, but who invented this treat first? Although it is now popular as a candy, chocolate has deeper origins.who discovered how to make chocolate Lost in time, but probably someone in South America thousands of years ago. First Evidence for the ...

[ad_1] As the United States continues to cannibalize in the culture wars instead of working together to save crops, homes and forests from climate change, US clerics have emerged with a unified voice of beauty and moral clarity. The National Evangelical Association (NAE) joined major Protestant, Christian and Catholic denominations in declaring climate change an ...