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New research claims that tomato plants in the Galápagos might actually be de-evolving and picking up ancient traits.
Wild tomatoes in the Galápagos may be reversing evolution—reawakening ancient traits, surprising scientists at UC Riverside.
Pliny the Younger described the ground shaking as Mount Vesuvius exploded in fury. That eruption devastated Pompeii.
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Discover why Antarctica no longer has lush forests with giant ferns and how ancient fires fueled intense volcanic activity.
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The state must spend millions to see if more electricity can be produced using heat deep under the earth. And it will have to convince residents to support such an effort.
When it comes to looking after your garden, nutrient-rich mulch is a great solution. You spread it on the surface of your soil to retain water, boost plant growth, suppress the weeds and improve the ...
A new UC Riverside-led study reveals how common small particles produced by nature as well as human activities can transform ...
Further into her video, Bryant singled out a red maple tree, which she said was a popular but ill-suited choice for parking lots due to their prominent root systems. In this case, she demonstrated how ...
home to the remains of an ancient volcano, and territory for a number of native plants not found elsewhere in the Bay Area, respectively. Note: Bikes are not permitted here, so plan accordingly. As ...