The tallest plants alive today can grow to over 100 meters tall. But they evolved from ancestors that were just a few ...

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A rare fossil plant reveals how early plants moved water and food, helping to explain the secrets of tree growth.

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A 400-million-year-old fossil is shedding new light on the evolution of plants and their ability to grow large.

Every time a fire hydrant releases pressure, a water main is isolated for repair, or a city worker adjusts a buried valve ...