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This Organism Is Part Plant and Part Animal
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This single-celled creature harnesses algae for energy. HowStuffWorks looks at this strange symbiosis.
How do trees affect the weather?
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How do trees affect the weather? Learn how trees can influence not only the five-day forecast, but global climate patterns and global warming.
Earth's Oldest Color Was Pink
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Scientists have found that ancient fossilized chlorophyll was dark red and purple in its concentrated form, which means that when diluted by water or soil, it would have lent a pink cast to earth and sea.
How tall can a tree grow?
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Can a tree grow and grow? Or can a tree grow only to the point that water transport limits it? Learn more about tree growth and the tallest trees.
Is there a way to get solar energy at night?
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Getting solar energy at night is one of the major problems with solar energy. Learn about getting solar energy at night.
The General Science Quiz
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You spent a lot of time sitting in science classes -- But do you remember any of what you learned, or did you forget it right after the test? Take this quiz to prove your general science IQ!
Why Evergreen Trees Don't Shed Their Needle-like Leaves
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Lots of trees are losing their leaves this time of the year. But evergreens keep theirs year-round. What gives?
Biotic Factors vs. Abiotic Factors: Examples and Dependencies
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The natural world is a finely-tuned balance of biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) components that shape our environments. Various biotic factors directly affect processes like population growth, plant growth and nutrient cycling.
How Moss Works
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Money may not grow on trees. But moss does. How does this plant manage to carpet hard surfaces like rocks and sidewalks?
How Do Christmas Trees Get Their Shape?
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Oh Christmas tree ... how did you get your signature shape? These iconic symbols don't naturally grow into a perfect pyramid, but that doesn't stop us from expecting it.