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Saxifraga candelabrum confirmed as carnivorous plant, validating 1875 Darwin prediction

Researchers led by Hang Sun studied Saxifraga candelabrum growing in China's Qinghai–Tibet Plateau–Hengduan Mountains and found insects trapped on sticky glandular hairs in 43 of 45 specimens, averaging 71 insects per mature plant. Tests revealed phosphatase enzyme activity indicating digestion, and feeding experiments with nitrogen-labeled fruit flies showed the plant absorbed nutrients from its prey, confirming it meets the criteria for carnivory. The findings, published in Nature Communications, support a hypothesis Charles Darwin proposed in 1875 about the genus Saxifraga.

phys.org · 2026-10-12

Apple to donate for flood relief in Nepal and Tibet after glacier collapse

Tim Cook announced Apple will make a donation to support relief and rebuilding efforts after flash floods and mudslides killed hundreds of people in Nepal and Tibet. The disaster was triggered by a partial glacier collapse in the Himalayas that dammed a river before bursting, sending debris downstream and damaging homes, roads and bridges.

9to5mac.com · 2026-08-28

Landsat 9 satellite images capture aftermath of Nepal-Tibet border glacier collapse

A Landsat 9 satellite pass happened to fly over the Nepal-Tibet border region shortly after a massive glacier collapse, capturing imagery of the resulting damage. The collapse released enough energy to be picked up by seismometers across the globe, underscoring its scale.

twitter.com · 2026-08-27