For a long time, we looked at forests as collections of individual trees competing for light, water, and nutrients. Research over the past few decades has revealed something far more interesting: many trees are linked through vast underground fungal networks, often called the "Wood Wide Web."

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Does your child like to spend most of their time watching TV or playing video games? Unfortunately, these habits could be putting their physical and mental health at risk. Today, children and adults alike can struggle with nature deficit disorder, which can occur when people spend the vast majority of their time indoors. These tips and tricks from Phoenix Voyage will give you plenty of ideas to get your family off the couch and out in nature, all year round!

Japanese authorities said they were considering dumping water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea. According to their statement, of all radionuclides, this water contains tritium alone, which is not dangerous to humans. Environmentalists and local fishermen are strongly opposed to this prospect.