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Trees Talk to Each Other in a Language We Can Learn, Ecologist Claims A massive web of hair-like mushroom roots transmit secret messages between trees, triggering them to share nutrients and water with those in need. Like humans, trees are extremely social creatures, utterly dependent on each other for their survival. And, as it is with us, communication is key. After...

Studying Earthworms (Annelida: Oligochaeta) in South Africa Earthworms are an important component of southern African invertebrate diversity, due both to their influential roles in soil ecosystems, and the relatively large number of species. As of 2010, there were 282 indigenous earthworm species (most endemic) known to South Africa belonging to three famili...

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The State of Maine just took cottage food laws to the next level. In addition to being allowed to sell non-perishable jellies, candies and baked goods prepared at home, the citizens of Maine now have a constitutional right to buy, barter or trade foods like raw milk straight from the cow and meat slaughtered in their neighbor’s backyard.

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Two Pick n Pays to get in-store vertical vegetable farms Now, Pick n Pay Constantia in Cape Town and Pick n Pay On Nicol in Johannesburg will boast their own in-store vertical farms