A study using data from grasslands on six continents finds unimodal relationships between plant biomass and abiotic ecosystem characteristics and also shows that soil nitrogen and plant diversity ...

To maintain grasslands nevertheless, "prescribed" burning, which is what land managers call controlled burning, is being discussed as a labor-efficient option. But not all grasslands are equal.

An ancient pyramid in Europe is fascinating but lesser known than those in Egypt, and much younger. The Pyramid of Cestius is an ancient pyramid in Rome, Italy, near the Porta San Paolo and the ...

TUCKED away in a corner of Antarctica lies a mysterious mountain peak that looks exactly like a man-made pyramid with four symmetrical sides. The snowy structure of the ice-locked continent has a ...

How climate change may alter hydrology of grassland ecosystems. ScienceDaily . Retrieved February 8, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 01 / 250116161244.htm ...

We analysed the abundance and diversity of soil bacteria and fungi, and measured soil nutrients, enzymatic activity and microbial biomass. The concentration of soil nitrogen (TN), soil organic matter ...

Research co-led by the University of Maryland reveals that drought and increased temperatures in a CO 2-rich climate can dramatically alter how grasslands use and move water. "If we want to ...

Located in the eastern reaches of the nation, this region is home to vast expanses of open grassland, allowing a wealth of native South American flora and fauna to flourish—and for a deep dive ...

Cairo's most popular attraction, the Pyramids of Giza, draw thousands of visitors every year. As one of the original Seven Wonders of the World, these pyramids have stood the test of time ...

Bradley Walsh, the host of The Chase, left fans and podcast host Laura Hamilton in shock with his detailed theory about the construction of the pyramids. He suggested that it was 'impossible' for ...

The Ancient Egyptians built pyramids as giant burial tombs for the most important people in their society, the pharaohs. Inside each of these pyramids is a mummy. Mummification was the way in ...