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To turn up the heat in chilies, just add water

Biologists have learned in recent years that wild chilies develop their trademark pungency, or heat, as a defense against a fungus that could destroy their seeds. But that doesn't explain why some chilies ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Dec 20, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Termites travel with fungi as take-away food

Fungi travelled to Madagascar in the intestines of termites. Fungus serves as a source of food and helps in cellulose conversion.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Oct 08, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0