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"But the 20-member panel didn’t weigh in on the growing role of ultraprocessed foods that have been linked to health problems, saying there’s not enough evidence to tell people to avoid them. And the group steered clear of updating controversial guidance on alcohol consumption, leaving that analysis to two outside reports expected to be released soon."

apnews.com/article/usda-hhs-di

Secrets of the Corpse Flower Revealed

The corpse flower’s rare, short-lived blooms emit a pungent scent to attract pollinators, fueled by heat from its spadix. Researchers uncovered genes driving heat and odor production, linking sulfur metabolism and amino acids like methionine and putrescine to its smell. This study advances understanding of thermogenesis and pollination in plants.

globalplantcouncil.org/secrets via @dartmouthcollege #PlantScience #PlantSci #Science #Plants #Science #Botany

Bears as huckleberry dispersers: ""Bears don't just eat huckleberries—they help them grow in new places," says lead researcher Aza Fynley Kuijt, from UBC's Faculty of Forestry."

"Researchers found that seeds consumed and defecated by bears had significantly higher germination rates (up to 28.5%) compared to seeds left inside intact berries (0.2%). The key factor is the removal of germination inhibitors in the berry pulp during digestion.

Using GPS data from 74 collared grizzly bears, the study estimated that bears disperse 50% of consumed seeds at least one kilometer away from their feeding sites, with potential maximum distances of up to seven kilometers."

phys.org/news/2024-12-grizzlie

Respect to bear gardeners! 🐻🌱

Phys.org · Grizzlies act as nature's gardeners for huckleberries to reshape Rocky Mountain ecosystemsBy University of British Columbia

An Italian Wall Lizard (Podarcis siculus), European Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus), Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) and False Yellowhead (Dittrichia viscosa), all spotted at Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy on 14 Oct 2024.

On iNaturalist:
- inaturalist.org/observations/2
- inaturalist.org/observations/2
- inaturalist.org/observations/2
- inaturalist.org/observations/2