Australia’s ‘zombie tree’ is dying from a deadly fungal disease and scientists are racing to save it

In the heart of Australia’s rainforests, there is a newly discovered species of tree that has gained the attention of ...

Alive but already dying? Scientists warn Australia’s ‘Zombie Tree’ may be doomed forever

A rare Australian rainforest tree nicknamed the “zombie tree” could vanish within decades after a fungal disease stopped it ...
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Hidden heroes: Australian tree bark microbes consume greenhouse & toxic gases

Microbes living in tree bark consume vast amounts of climate-related and toxic gases, according to new research published Jan. 8 in Science. In the past, tree bark was considered little more than an ...
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Scientists are racing to save Australia's 'zombie tree' from a fast-spreading fungal disease

A fast-spreading fungal disease has left the newly named Australian "zombie tree" unable to produce flowers, fruit or seeds, ...