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World's deepest canyon is home to Asia's tallest tree - and Chinese scientists only just found it
At 335 feet (102 meters) in height, the enormous newly-discovered cypress tree — which was found in a forest in Tibet — would tower over the Statue of Liberty.
Scientists have finally discovered how photosynthesis starts — by setting it off with a single photon
For the first time, researchers have observed how just one particle of light can trigger photosynthesis in bacteria — finally revealing the first step of the crucial process.
Fungi seem to 'sweat' to stay cool and scientists don't know why
This discovery reveals a mostly unstudied but apparently universal aspect of fungal life.
Listen to the sounds of Pando, the largest living tree in the world
Researchers are using sound to study Pando, the world's largest tree.
The oldest tree in the world (and the 7 runner-ups)
From Prometheus and Methuselah to trees in remote forests of China, these are the most ancient known trees on Earth.
Scientists accidentally discover photosynthesis doesn't work exactly like we thought it did
Researchers have serendipitously discovered that a key step in photosynthesis can occur much earlier in the process than previously believed.
Stressed plants 'scream,' and it sounds like popping bubble wrap
A study of tomato and tobacco plants suggests they emit ultrasonic popping sounds when dehydrated or physically damaged.
Otherworldly 'fairy lantern' plant, presumed extinct, emerges from forest floor in Japan
The mysterious plant, Thismia kobensis, was rediscovered growing a few inches from a forest floor in Japan.
