Trees

Cicadas Coming to Chicago: Be Prepared with These Tips to Protect Your Trees from Damage!

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Chicago, Illinois – As the anticipation builds for the impending emergence of the 17-year cicadas in Illinois, early sightings have already been reported in the Chicago area, signaling the start of their cyclical appearance. According to Stephanie Adams, a Plant Pathologist at Morton Arboretum in Lisle, the periodical cicadas belonging to Brood XIII have begun surfacing and are expected to spread throughout the region soon. After spending the past 17 years underground, feeding on plant …

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Cherry Blossom Celebration: Japan Gifts 250 Trees to U.S. Capital in Honor of Historic Milestone

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Each spring, the cherry blossoms blooming on the 3,000 cherry trees gifted by Japan to the United States over one hundred years ago signal the arrival of spring in the capital. Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the donation of 250 additional cherry trees to Washington, with many of them earmarked for planting at the Tidal Basin near the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The gesture is in commemoration of the …

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250 New Cherry Trees Gifted to U.S. For 250th Birthday Celebration – A Symbol of Timeless Friendship

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Washington, D.C. – Japan and the United States ushered in the spring season with a symbolic gesture of friendship – the gift of 250 new cherry trees from Japan to the U.S. These cherry trees will replace the ones set to be removed from the Tidal Basin to make way for necessary repairs to the area’s seawall in the coming months. During a welcome ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and First Lady Yuko …

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Lidar Reveals Hidden Ant Colonies in Kenyan Trees – Researchers Make Incredible Discovery

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Scientists in Michigan, United States, are revolutionizing the way researchers study insects in dense forests. By utilizing innovative lidar (light detection and ranging) technology, these scientists have discovered a more efficient method of identifying tiny ants residing in the whistling thorn acacia trees of Kenya. This groundbreaking approach not only streamlines the process but also increases accuracy in pinpointing these elusive insects in their natural habitat. The use of lidar technology allows researchers to conduct …

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**Photosynthesis**: Trees in Warming Climates “Coughing” Up Carbon Instead of Absorbing – What This Means for Climate Change!

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A new study led by researchers at Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania, reveals that trees in warmer, drier climates are struggling to sequester carbon dioxide effectively. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, highlights the challenges trees face in absorbing CO2 as the planet continues to warm. According to the lead author of the study, Max Lloyd, trees in warmer and drier environments are experiencing increased rates of …

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Discovery: Trees from 350 million years ago ‘like something from Dr. Seuss’ imagination’ – Scientists Rewrite History of Early Humans

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Scientists in New Brunswick, Canada recently made a groundbreaking discovery about trees that lived 350 million years ago. The research on fossilized tree species revealed unique three-dimensional crown shapes and long leaves, resembling something out of Dr. Seuss’s imagination. The discovery challenges the modern conception of what ancient trees looked like and sheds light on the biodiversification of forest plants during that time. According to researchers, the ancient trees had a growth form that was …

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Recovered: 350-Million-Year-Old 3D Trees Unearthed in New Brunswick, Canada

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Researchers in New Brunswick, Canada have made a groundbreaking discovery of 3D tree fossils that shed light on the early evolution of the Earth’s forests. The fossils, believed to be around 350 million years old, offer a unique glimpse into the architecture of trees during a time when the planet’s early forests were just beginning to emerge. The study, published in the journal Current Biology, unveils clues about a period of life on Earth of …

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