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• Genomic Study of Galápagos Giant Daisies Reveals Parallel Evolution Through Distinct Genetic Pathways

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Natural Sciences

  Researchers have mapped the genomes of the Scalesia plant group, discovering that lobed leaves evolved multiple times using different genes within the same biological system. This...

• Global fragrance sector urged to fund floral conservation as 45 percent of flowering plants face extinction

  Published: Mar 21, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  International researchers are calling for a fundamental shift in the $60 billion fragrance industry to move beyond supply chain sustainability toward direct conservation financing....