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11-11-2019

Most Popular Cactus Trees

Whether you’re interested in cacti for their historical, religious, and...

11-07-2019

Are Crabapples Edible? Are They Really Apples?

We've all sunken our teeth into a tiny crabapple, hoping...

A monkey puzzle tree in it's native habitat

11-05-2019

What is a Monkey Puzzle Tree?

Archibald Menzies, one of the great British naturalists, brought this...

09-15-2019

How To Visit a Plant Nursery Like a Pro

So you’re ready to invest in some plants! That’s an...

09-13-2019

Seasonal Tips for Tropical Plant Identification

A trip to the tropics is a must-do for any...

09-11-2019

Components of a Quintessential English Garden

First appearing in the early 18th century, the English garden...

09-10-2019

Can You Use Aloe Vera for Acne?

Aloe vera is a succulent that is a popular treatment...

09-08-2019

What Is the Mosquito Plant?

The last time you were at a barbeque or outdoor...

09-07-2019

How to Find Morel Mushrooms (and Avoid False Morels)

Most tasty mushrooms fruit in summer and fall. Morels, however,...

T Rex was inadvertently planting fruits across the landscape in its droppings after devouring plant-eating animals.

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02-12-2020

Tyrannosaurus rex ate meat but also accidentally planted fruit

Tyrannosaurus rex, who is famous for being a deadly carnivore, was likely assisting in the...

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During prolonged periods of heat and drought, some plants and trees waste valuable soil moisture in an effort to cool themselves off.

02-06-2020 Plants

Plants and trees can intensify droughts by drawing up large amounts of water

A team of biologists at the University of Utah has...

Consumers are looking for a healthier, more natural way to satisfy sweet cravings. But which is the best natural sweetener?

02-05-2020 Lifestyle

Which plant-based natural sweetener is the best pick?

A desire for sweet foods is hard-wired into each and...

An international team of researchers has found that online interest in plants and animals mimics the natural rhythms of the real world and the passing of the seasons.

02-01-2020 Plants

Public interest in plants and animals changes with the seasons

An international team of researchers has found that online behavior...

A new study has revealed that dozens of species of wild coffee are at risk of vanishing as a result of climate change and deforestation.

01-27-2020 Plants

Many wild coffee species could disappear by the end of this century

A new study led by British botanist Dr. Aaron Davis...

A genetically engineered microbe could be used to break down woody plant material and create a biodegradable alternative for plastic.

01-25-2020 Science

New discovery could pave the way for a plant-based plastic substitute

A genetically engineered microbe could be used to break down...

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Declining bee populations may not be the only reason plant pollination has been suffering in some regions.

01-24-2020 Environment

Bee losses are not enough to explain pollination problems

Declining bee populations may not be the only reason plant...

A new study led by the University of Illinois (U of I) has investigated the impact that rising ozone levels may have on corn plants.

01-22-2020 Environment

Rising ozone levels pose a serious threat to some corn plants

When volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) react...

The environmental stress of climate change is actually causing plants and soil to absorb less CO2 than normal.

01-22-2020 Environment

A warming climate will limit the amount of CO2 that plants can absorb

Plants depend on carbon dioxide to grow, and the exchange...

A new study has revealed that the loss of animals, often as a result of illegal hunting, negatively impacts the carbon storage capacity of forests.

01-21-2020 Animals

Wildlife losses due to illegal hunting have overlooked climate consequences

A new study led by Lund University has revealed that...

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A new study from Washington State University has found that the breeding seasons of wild house finches are shifting due to climate change.

02-17-2020 Animals

Climate change is altering the breeding seasons for seed-eating birds

A new study from Washington State University (WSU) has found...

A new study has found that not only can dogs understand their owner’s feelings but they will also mirror their owner’s stress levels.

02-16-2020 Animals

Your dog can feel your stress, new study shows

Even if you don’t have a dog of your own,...

The snow leopard is a threatened and highly vulnerable species that lives in the mountain ranges of Central Asia.

02-16-2020 Animals

Snow leopards face threat of disease epidemic that could spread to humans

In the South Gobi Province of Mongolia in 2011, four...

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