130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name -- revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure ...

The findings suggest that plants are more likely to passively “eavesdrop” on their neighbors through shared fungal networks.

Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.

The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing ...

Houston’s landscape may look browner than usual after this week’s frigid spell, but where the environment is healthy, there is no such thing as the ‘dead’ of winter. Hundreds of species of creatures ...

From dust-like orchid seeds to the massive double coconuts, the variation in seed size is one of nature's most striking ...

Agriculture faces unprecedented challenges from environmental pressures and increasing demand for food production. As global ...

I took a solo trip to the Huánuco region of the central Peruvian Amazon. After traveling five hours from the nearest town by ...

China has announced new, stricter emissions standards for the coking industry to further reduce air pollutant discharge and promote the sector's high-quality development, according to the Ministry of ...

Scientists explored the evolutionary success of leaf beetles, the most diverse herbivores on Earth. They showed that symbioses with bacteria have evolved repeatedly and independently in different ...

Discover how wild plants could become resilient crops for a warming world, unlocking new potential for food security.

Burrowing owls typically live underground in natural burrows that they’ve taken over from prairie dogs, ground squirrels or ...