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A key tree becomes scientists’ hope for restoring forests affected by fires.

As wildfires intensify worldwide due to climate change, rapid forest regeneration has become an urgent priority. In India, a group of researchers identified a native species with remarkable characteristics to face this challenge: the chinaberry or Melia azedarach. This species,...

A frog without a leap, but with a genetic hope that could save it from extinction

With its vibrant yellow and black skin, the **Pseudophryne corroboree** is one of the most unique frogs in Australia and the world. This tiny species stands out not only for its appearance but also for **its peculiarity of not...

Chimpanzees do not experience harmful attachments in nature: they are emotionally more stable than humans.

The relationship between children and their caregivers is crucial for emotional and social development, but does the same apply to our closest evolutionary relatives? A new international study suggests that it does, but with the difference that chimpanzees do...

Researchers discover that the crust of Venus is surprisingly thin: a new key to its geological evolution.

Venus, the hottest planet in the solar system, continues to reveal secrets about its extreme geology. A study published in Nature Communications has discovered that its crust is much thinner than expected, challenging traditional theories about its evolution. Unlike Earth,...

Tropical glaciers, considered the jewels of the Andes, at risk of disappearing due to climate change

The Andes mountain range, one of the most extensive mountain formations on the planet, impresses not only with its imposing geography but also by sheltering a natural phenomenon as rare as it is fascinating: tropical glaciers. These types of...

Learn about the Hamza River: the mysterious underground river flowing beneath the Amazon.

The Amazon River is considered one of the most important watercourses on the planet due to its extension and flow. However, beneath its surface, at 4,000 meters depth, flows another unique underground river: the Hamza River. This deep aquifer was...

A study reveals the alarming loss of plant biodiversity in these ecosystems

A recent international study published in the journal Nature warns about a significant loss of plant biodiversity in ecosystems impacted by human activities. Researchers from CONICET participated in this research that covered more than 5500 sites in 119 regions worldwide,...

Space debris found in rural areas of Santa Fe: researchers seek to confirm its origin

Rural workers from Armstrong and Cañada de Gómez reported the discovery of objects in fields in the south of Santa Fe. According to initial assessments, they could be space debris. One of the discoveries occurred in Cañada de Gómez, near...

Why do whales live many years? This study explains it.

A recent scientific study reveals new data on why whales live for many years, just like other marine animals. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, highlights that living in the ocean demands unique evolutionary adaptations. These adaptations...

Native fish to combat dengue: UBA’s ecological, free, and innovative alternative

Within the framework of the fight against dengue, a project by the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Buenos Aires (FAUBA) offers a natural, effective, and free solution to combat the proliferation of Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that...

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The urban grasslands of the AMBA: a crucial ecosystem hidden at risk due to lack of management

Although it is often thought that nature is far from urban environments, in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires...