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Plant Biology

Insects crawl on, and mushrooms sprout from, a dead tree on the forest floor
Living World

The teeming life of dead trees

Rotting logs turn out to be vital to forest biodiversity and recycling organic matter

A cross-section of a tree’s roots beneath the soil.
Food & Environment

Why scientists are enlisting fungi to save endangered plants

The mycorrhizae that live among and in plant roots can boost the health of certain species, and even whole ecosystems — but scientists warn against a one-size-fits-all approach

Photograph of a flying bee heading toward a mustard plant with yellow blossoms. In the background are grey clouds and blue sky.
Food & Environment

Air pollution makes it harder for bees to smell flowers

Contaminants can alter plant odors and warp insects’ senses, disrupting the process of pollination

Photo shows a colorful collection of more than a dozen different sized insects atop a white background.
Living World

Why are there so many beetle species?

Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree

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