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A tree that kills its “enemies” with open lightning

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A tree that kills its “enemies” with open lightning

When you buy connections to our articles, the future and its union partners can win a commission. Scientists find trees in Panama’s Nizan tropical forests that use lightning shocks to their advantage. S | Credit: Pawopa3336/Getty Images The flash is usually regarded as a harbinger of destruction in the forests, killing or damaging trees in … Read more

Unusual bowel bacteria can help prevent obesity. But how do you keep it happy?

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Unusual bowel bacteria can help prevent obesity. But how do you keep it happy?

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a very thick and complex ecosystem. While some of these germs cause disease and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are more friendly to us and help us maintain good health. Akkermansia muciniphila is one of these friendly bacteria. Researchers have known for years that … Read more