"This specimen perfectly illustrates the cooperative evolution of plants and animals during this time period." ...

Researchers at MIT have created a robot bee that can pollinate plants, potentially transforming the future of agriculture.

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Researchers found that small bird droppings, contrary to conventional wisdom, aren't much of a food safety risk for crops.