Most people tend to overlook tree bark as rather uninteresting, at best. It’s too bad, because bark is a fascinating and often attractive plant “invention,” and is actually rather complex in its ...

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When going through our day, it’s rare to stop and recognize various technologies that we take for granted today. All the best ...

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