If you have a plant that’s not looking so great, first take a deep breath — it’s probably not dying. Plants, like people, ...

Mitchell says phototropism is “nature’s magic” and is responsible for plants being able to stretch their stems, leaves, and budding flowers toward the strongest source of light. With that said, the ...

New research shows that a fossilized plant from the Green River Formation is even stranger than scientists originally thought ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed ...

It is a herbal tea made from the leaves and stems of the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The leaves are typically dried over a fire, then steeped in hot water to make the tea. It is traditionally ...

A landmark study reporting the discovery of Australopithecus africanus one century ago put the African continent at the centre of the story of humanity. Overcrowding can lead to disaster, and yet ...

Feb. 7, 2025 — Researchers have analyzed the soft tissue from a fossilized plesiosaur for the first time. The results show that the long-necked marine reptile had both smooth and scaly skin ...

The simple houseplant features waxy green leaves that are shaped like hearts. Dutchman’s Pipe The unique plant has heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 30 centimetres long. Foxglove Tree Start ...

The growing season is still a ways off, so now is the time to plan and learn new gardening techniques—maybe saving a buck or two in the process.

A German skier narrowly escaped death after being swept away by an avalanche on Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak. He survived by deploying an emergency airbag, but suffered a broken leg and fractured ...