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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago

Plants can hear' rain coming, spurring them into action

The sound of rain spurs rice seeds to sprout up to 40 percent faster than they would otherwise, according to a study published today in Scientific Reports.
Agriculture
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Clean-up operation ongoing after oil spill at Dublin Port

A fuel oil leak at Dublin Port was contained, with minimal impact on the shipping channel and active management by response teams.
OMG science
fromQNS
1 week ago

Experts explain what happens to beached whales in the Rockaways - QNS

A 45-foot Sei whale washed ashore in Rockaway, prompting a coordinated response from environmental and local authorities.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
8 months ago

Massive fire at Louisiana automotive supply facility forces evacuations

Explosion and fire at Smitty's Supply in southeast Louisiana sent thick smoke, forced one-mile evacuations and school closure; no injuries reported, cause unknown.
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