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Why do humans like flowers, and do other non-pollinators, too?

The beauty and sweet scent of flowers draws us in today, but readers say our ancestors may have been more motivated by finding fruiting plants

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Why are at least four faces required to make a flat 3D solid?

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Man looking at the water level in the well M?hammed Kilito?s work ?Before it?s gone? is an ongoing photographic project documenting scenes of oases in Morocco. Morocco has lost two thirds of its oases in the last century to destructive human activities and climate change. To the artist, oases are the perfect model for sustainability, offering an ecological defence against desertification and a refuge for biodiversity. To artist M?hammed Kilito, the oasis is the perfect model of sustainability. Date palms, with their parasol-shaped foliage, create a humid microclimate and retain water in soil. This offers an ecological defence against desertification and a refuge for biodiversity. Before it?s gone is a long-term project documenting the complex issue of oasis degradation in Morocco and its impact on oases inhabitants. Morocco has been in a drought since 2018. Parts of the Sahara did not see rain for four consecutive years, while a flash flood killed dozens in the desert town of Ouarzazate in 2024. Kilito tells stories of farmers, scientists and citizen associations fighting to preserve these islands of greenery against increasingly threatening living conditions. Artist bio: M'hammed Kilito is a photographer and National Geographic Explorer based in Rabat. He is a contributing photographer to The VII Foundation, whose mission is to document the truth to empower communities worldwide to make evidence-based decisions about the challenges affecting their lives. He is represented internationally by Gowen Gallery. His artistic journey revolves around exploring the intricate connections and bonds that individuals and groups form with their environments - be it places of residence, memories, or transit points. M'hammed's work is dedicated to capturing narratives that provide insight into this profound connection, delving into subjects like cultural identity, labor sociology, and the impacts of climate change. M'hammed holds a Bachelor?s degree in Political Science from the University of Montreal and a Master?s degree in Political Science from Ottawa University. His photography has earned awards and grants from prestigious institutions, including World Press Photo Foundation, National Geographic Society, Magnum Foundation, and Prince Claus Fund, among others. His work has been featured in international media outlets such as The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Magazine, The British Journal of Photography and Vogue Italia, and has been exhibited around the world. He is a co-founder of KOZ, a collective he established with three other Moroccan visual artists to work on stories through in-depth, long-term projects.

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