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The planet is becoming greener, but scientists warn that forests with fast-growing trees are more fragile and less resilient.

Scientists have observed "coronae" on treetops for the first time, confirming the phenomenon occurs in the wild.

The combustible sedimentary rock, better known as coal, was not only crucial to the onset of advanced technology here on Earth, but it should also be key to the development of advanced E.T.s residing ...