The arctic tern carries out the longest migration of any creature on Earth a journey of more than 36,000 kilometres (or 22,000 miles) from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back again, each year!
Israeli researchers say
Israeli researchers say Israeli scientists have developed a way to use a
gene known as CBD to accelerate the growth of plants and trees. The
researchers who want to help market the product hope that the gene
can be used to restore rainforests and aid in producing food for
the world's growing population. 23 JULY 1998