In a quest to unravel the secrets of Italy's past, scientists have turned to an unlikely source – a collection of 500-year-old pressed flowers. Preserved by naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi between 1551 and 1586, these delicate specimens, originating from the hillsides of Bologna, have provided a unique window into the ecological shifts that have transpired over the centuries. … [Read more...] about 500-year-old pressed flowers reveal disheartening secrets to team of scientists: ‘These increases are frightening’