Eucalyptus cladocalyx ‘nana’. Image Credit: ERA Nurseries Australia planted eucalyptus trees to fight rising soil salinity, hoping that thirsty, deep-rooted vegetation could help control the groundwater processes behind the problem. A long-running experiment in south-western Australia later showed that the effects of such plantations were more complicated than simply planting trees and waiting for the…

Dale Sanders, 91, has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail after 71 falls. (Photo: AP) Dale Sanders has reclaimed his record as the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail after hiking 2,193 miles (3,530 kilometres) across the eastern United States at the age of 91.The Tennessee man,…

Michael Jordan’s new Lake Norman mansion is taking shape after the NBA legend’s original six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home was demolished in 2025. (Photo: Daily Mail) NBA legend Michael Jordan’s latest luxury real estate project is beginning to take shape in North Carolina, with new aerial images offering a first look at his custom-built lakefront mansion.The six-time…

A fungus that infects house flies has evolved a remarkable way to send spores towards new hosts. Entomophthora muscae grows inside an infected fly and, after the insect dies, it produces microscopic stalks that emerge from its body. Each stalk forms a single spore at its tip. Instead of simply dropping away, the spore is…

Ludwig property. Image Credit: Florida Conservation group A 660-acre working ranch in Florida’s Peace River Valley will now remain protected for generations, preserving a landscape where agriculture, water and wildlife exist side by side. The Ludwig property in Hardee County sits along Brushy Creek, west of the Peace River, and contains grasslands, hardwood forests, wetlands…