Forest fires increase bee population
Human-controlled prescribed forest fires have increased bee populations. The scheduled burnings open up the treetops to admit sunlight. And the fires create nutrients for the soil. This helps flowers grow. Bees are attracted to flowers, so they flock to the forest. The bees then help produce more flowers through pollination.
Scientists eavesdrop on narwhals
Narwhals are a species of whale. They live in Arctic waters. Because the male has a long, spiraling single tusk, narwhals are known as the unicorns of the sea. Researchers wanted to know more about these elusive creatures. So they attached recording devices to their backs. The devices were stuck…
How “corn sweat” added to heat misery in Midwest
A growing corn plant pulls moisture out of the soil, and some of that moisture escapes through the leaves and into the atmosphere. This process is known as transpiration and is often referred to as “corn sweat.” The more moisture released in the air raises the humidity and the temperature.…
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