Plants
Why Seagrass Could Be the Ocean's Secret Weapon Against Climate Change
A vast, mostly invisible ecosystem crucial to our life on Earth is in trouble, but efforts to save the 'prairies of the sea' are finally coming into focus
Are 'Edible Landscapes' the Future of Public Parks?
Green spaces planted with fruits, veggies and herbs are sprouting across the globe, and the bounty is meant to share
This Chili-Shaped Smartphone Accessory Can Measure a Pepper's Spiciness
New device can measure concentrations of capsaicin, the compound that gives peppers their burning heat
Ten Surprising Facts That Will Make Your Walk Around the Block More Interesting
With Covid-19 keeping you close to home, now is a good time to learn about elements of your neighborhood that you take for granted
How Hedges Became the Unofficial Emblem of Great Britain
A shear celebration of the ubiquitous boxy bushes that have defined the British landscape since the Bronze Age
The Magical Mathematics Behind 'Fairy Circles'
Competing theories suggest that the patches come from termite activity, grass competition over water, or a combination of both
Scientists Use Century-Old Seaweed to Solve a Marine Mystery
A treasure trove of data trapped in pressed seaweed helps explain the collapse of Monterey Bay's sardine fishery in the 1950s
Why Tree-Killing Epidemics Are on the Rise
Globetrotting pathogens have caused forest-felling disasters that scientists are doing their best to contain
See Where Brilliant Fall Foliage Will Peak Across the Country in This Map
An interactive map predicts when the orange, red and yellow hues of autumn will brighten up the countryside
Parasitic Plant Waits for Host’s Signal Before Flowering
Dodders grow into tangled masses of leafless tendrils also called wizard’s net and strangleweed
Desert Moss Beats Heat by Growing Under Quartz Crystals
Researchers find the translucent rocks keep the moss moist while letting just enough light pass through its milky interior
Travel the World in a Day at Kew Gardens
A new exhibition at the British botanic garden brings the landscapes of ten countries and regions across six continents to visitors
Traces of 2,000-Year-Old Banana Farm Found in Australia
The discovery contradicts conceptions of early Indigenous peoples as exclusively hunter gatherers
Structural Complexity Gives This Fruit Its Metallic Blue Color
The super blue viburnum fruit gets its hue not just from blue pigment, but from the structure of its fat
Americans Plant Mysterious Seeds Despite Government Warnings
The USDA urges people not to plant unsolicited seeds they receive. Evidence suggests the packages are part of a scam designed to boost online sales
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
Centuries-Old Paintings Help Researchers Track Food Evolution
Art inadvertently documents the domestication of carrots, wheat, watermelon and other culinary delights
Early Residents of the Pacific Northwest Smoked Smooth Sumac
Researchers used a new technique to detect the chemical fingerprints of specific plant species in a 1,400-year-old pipe's residue
Audience of Plants Roots for Barcelona Opera House on Opening Night
The leafy crowd enjoyed a string quartet's performance of Puccini's "Crisantemi"
Seventy-Five Scientific Research Projects You Can Contribute to Online
From astrophysicists to entomologists, many researchers need the help of citizen scientists to sift through immense data collections
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