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Lichens between symbiosis and adaptation
When a fungus and an algae meet, an ecological success story is born: welcome to the fascinating world of lichens! And who would have thought…
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Naturalistic engineering & hydrogeological instability
Naturalistic engineering is the green answer to the grey problem of hydrogeological instability. Plants are not just for aesthetics; they are the protagonists in this…
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Ozone, invisible guardian of the Earth
Fortunately, ozone forms naturally in the stratosphere, creating a protective barrier that allows us to enjoy the sun without turning into red lobsters. And to…
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Growth mechanisms: the role of moulting and metamorphosis
Metamorphosis and moulting in nature are like the transformations of a superhero, but without a cape or epic background music. These changes are not only…
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What’s the air in town?
Imagine you open your window and, instead of being greeted by a wave of smog, you are faced with an orchestra of birds chirping a…
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Bioacoustics, the science of sounds in ecosystems
Bioacoustics is the science that makes you ask: “Do animals have a dialect?” It is the field of study that listens to the whispered secrets…
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Works and strategies against coastal erosion
Coastal erosion, that phenomenon that makes beaches disappear faster than ice cream in the sun! It is as if the sea has decided to restructure…
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Cats, from protector of food supplies to threat to wildlife
Imagine a cat who thinks he’s a miniature lion, ready to defend his territory from any intruder, even if it’s just an innocent lizard. In…
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Light pollution and responsible lighting
Light pollution is that brilliant phenomenon that turns our cities into mini-Las Vegas. Nocturnal animals find themselves partying in the spotlight when they would prefer…
