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Hummingbirds and pineapples: why this ancient relationship hits the evolutionary sweetspot

Hummingbirds are responsible for some of the fastest evolution in the plant kingdom.

09.07.2026 20

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Jamie Thompson

Cacti may help explain a centuries‑old mystery of evolution

Deserts seem unforgiving. However, the fragile flowers of cacti are evolving quickly.

18.03.2026 40

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Jamie Thompson

A psychedelic tour of Earth’s ecosystems – from the desert to Siberia

Psychedelic plants and fungi grow all over the planet.

07.11.2025 30

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Jamie Thompson