Flowers
Flowers Are Changing Color in Response to Climate Change
As temperatures and ozone levels rise, blossoms are adjusting their UV pigmentation
How Ancient Monsoons and Tectonic Shifts Shaped This Flowering Mountain Hotspot
The stunning biodiversity of alpine plants in China’s Hengduan Mountains can be traced back 30 million years, according to a new study
Soap Bubbles Can Pollinate Flowers, but Can They Replace Bees?
New research shows that carefully calibrated soap bubbles cause pear trees to bear fruit
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Maintaining Tourist Sites During COVID-19
Despite closures, essential workers are the ones holding down the fort at these popular travel destinations
Blue Bee Feared to Be Extinct Is Found in Florida
First discovered in 2011, the rare species reappeared recently after nearly a decade of eluding scientists' watch
Watch These Six Flower Bloom Events From Your Couch
Tulips, cherry blossoms and orchids supply a ray of hope during self-isolation
Shuttered Museums Use Social Media to Share Bouquets of Floral Artwork
Hundreds of museums are participating in an online attempt to spread joy as COVID-19 keeps their galleries empty
Nine Rare Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
You have to be in the right place at the right time to see these awe-inspiring events
Deciphering the Weird, Wonderful Genetic Diversity of Leaf Shapes
Researchers craft a new model for plant development after studying the genetics of carnivorous plants’ cup-shaped traps
The Awe-Inspiring Wildlife Drawings of Shaikh Zain ud-Din
An 18th-century album of India's flora and fauna showcases the startling work of an overlooked master
Sunlight-Tracking Polymer, Inspired by Sunflowers, Could Maximize Solar Power
The SunBOTS bend toward light source and could help solar cells capture more direct sunlight all day long
The Pioneering Female Botanist Who Sweetened a Nation and Saved a Valley
One of India’s finest plant scientists, Janaki Ammal spurred her country to protect its rich tropical diversity
Rivers of Flowers Burst Into Bloom in Holland
Keukenhof Garden displays millions of brightly colored spring bulbs
Allergy Season Is Getting Longer and Nastier Each Year
An extended and intensified allergy season is one of the most visible effects of climate change
Superbloom Turns Southern California City Into a #Poppynightmare
Lake Elsinore has seen tens of thousands of people descend on Walker Canyon to see the recent superbloom, overwhelming local resources
Flooding Creates a 10-Mile-Long Lake in Death Valley
The rare ephemeral lake was caused when the compacted, dry desert soil wasn't able to absorb the .87 inches of rain that recently fell on the national park
Southern California Will Soon See Another Booming Superbloom
If the rain keeps up, the deserts and burn scars will soon explode with acres of colorful poppies, lupines, lilies and other ephemeral flowers
Flowers Sweeten Up When They Sense Bees Buzzing
A new study suggests plants can 'hear' the humming of nearby pollinators and increase their sugar content in response
Restored Mughal Gardens Bloom Once More Along Agra's Riverfront
Two of the 44 original historic gardens and structures have been rescued in an ambitious conservation project
Could These Fossils Push Back the History of Flowers?
A study analyzing 200 tiny flowers from 174 million years ago suggests angiosperms were around during the Jurassic, but paleobotanists are skeptical
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