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In 1879 a scientist buried bottles filled with seeds. Every 20 years, one is dug up and studied.
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Times of India
· Jul 6, 2026
A scientist built 200 hotels for bees. Three years later, the guests he found changed what we know about pollinators and biodiversity
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· Jul 8, 2026
Study Traces PFAS in Great Lakes Food Webs for Over 40 Years
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Nepal News
· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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