ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Two New Species Of Orchids Found In Okinawa Are Parasitic

Two new species of orchids found in Okinawa are named Gastrodia nippondoides and Gastrodia okinawensis. These are not the typical pretty flowers that we know of, however. A shocking discovery reveals that not only are these plants unable to photosynthesize, they are also parasitic.

MAVEN Spots Existence of Multiple Metals on Mars

NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) has discovered the appearance of major metals on Mars' surface; indicating towards life existence on the red planet; know more here

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