Nature
Trees Can Communicate
Trees share nutrients and chemical warning signals through underground fungal networks called the "Wood Wide Web". Injured trees can receive support from neighbours.
Nature
Wombat Poop Is Cube-Shaped
Wombats are the only animals known to produce cube-shaped faeces. The shape prevents droppings from rolling away, making them effective territorial markers.
Nature
A Bolt of Lightning Is 5× Hotter Than the Sun
The surface of the Sun is about 5,500 °C. A lightning bolt reaches approximately 27,760 °C — five times hotter.
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