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As Eager Travelers Return, Italy Is Losing Its Prized Olive Trees

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Xylella fastidiosa has infected 20 million of Italy's 150 million olive trees. The bacterial pathogen has potential to kill 100,000s of ancient olive trees

Live Fast, Die Young? Or Live Cold, Die Old?

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Researchers have found that body temperature exerts a greater effect on lifespan than metabolic rate.