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See how trees rose, endured and survived across 500 million years, evolving superpowers and weaponry; and shaping how we grip, stand, sleep, live.

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Deep in the Arctic north, drained peatlands—once massive carbon vaults built over thousands of years—are quietly leaking greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. But new field research from northern ...

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Water-wise gardening tips for drought-prone regions in India, focusing on soil, hydrozoning, mulch and efficient irrigation to save water.

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