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Dec 10, 2016 03:30 AM EST

NASA's New Satellite Mission Will Study How Earth 'Breathes' In Space

NASA has recently revealed that a satellite will monitor plant life to see how it influences the planet's carbon cycle.

Jan 21, 2016 04:43 PM EST

Venus Flytraps May Have the Creepy Ability to Count to Better Devour Their Prey

Venus flytraps may be far creepier than you originally thought.

Aug 26, 2015 07:22 AM EDT

NASA Satellites Reveal Vegetation is Essential for Cooling City Hotspots

It turns out that when it comes to cities, vegetation is essential. Trees and plants actually limit urban heat, which is crucial when it comes to lowering the temperatures for these urban hotspots.

Jun 11, 2015 09:04 AM EDT

Plants May Not Grow Well Under Climate Change Temperatures

As the climate changes, what will happen to the plants? Scientists have taken a closer look at the consequences of global warming to see how it will impact vegetation across the world.