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Discover the fascinating process of growing vibrant crystals from potassium ferricyanide, copper sulfate, and potassium alum with this in-depth crystal experiment. Watch as we prepare saturated ...

Initially thought to date from 1799, its rings revealed a later planting - probably in the mid-1830s. The tree inspired deep affection. "It became a favourite of JRR Tolkien who visited the garden ...

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One answer, offered by, among others, the late Rabbi Dovid Feinstein, is that one of Hanukkah’s eight days commemorates the ...

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Since the time of the dinosaurs, cycad plants may have attracted insects using infrared light. It may be the world's oldest ...

Medra, which programs robots with artificial intelligence to conduct and improve biological experiments, has raised $52 ...

The funding round led by Toby Z. Rice, a seed investor in Archaea Energy, allows Orbital to pursue more contracts in the ...

Ever looked at your garden budget and wished you could stretch it a little further? Starting perennials from seed during ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It's not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it's also ...

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