earth11d
Genetic legacy of the Brazil nut tree has been altered by human activity
Study reveals how human history—from Indigenous stewardship to colonization—shaped the genetic diversity of Brazil Nut trees ...
Max Planck Society17d
Human activity has shaped Brazil Nut forests’ past and future
As one of the most impacted keystone species in rainforests, Brazil Nut trees are essential for biodiversity and a vital income source for local economies. A crucial study led by researchers from the ...
University of Manchester1y
Scientists crack ‘the Brazil-nut’ puzzle, how do the largest nuts rise to the top?
Scientists have for the first time captured the complex dynamics of particle movement in granular materials, helping to explain why mixed nuts often see the larger Brazil nuts gather at the top. The ...
EurekAlert!17d
How human activity has shaped Brazil Nut forests’ past and future
As one of the most impacted keystone species in rainforests, Brazil Nut trees are essential for biodiversity and a vital income source for local economies. A crucial study led by researchers from ...