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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,...

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04-07-2020

Plants can help lower the cost of biofuel production

Plants can be genetically modified to produce valuable chemical compounds, known as bioproducts, to help...

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A new process has been developed by researchers in China that turns plant waste, derived from agriculture and timber harvesting, into aviation fuel.

04-01-2020 Science

Plant scraps can be used to make cheap and sustainable jet fuel

A new process has been developed by researchers in China...

Soon roses could last longer, smell sweeter and be pest-resistant thanks to a breakthrough in gene editing technology.

03-28-2020 Science

Breakthrough may lead to better smelling, longer lasting roses

Soon roses could last longer, smell sweeter and be pest-resistant...

New research from scientists at the University of Buffalo has revealed a link between a plant compound found in red wine, called resveratrol, and anti-stress effects.

03-26-2020 Lifestyle

Resveratrol found in red wine offers new methods for treating depression

New research from scientists at the University of Buffalo has...

Wild grasses steal genes from their neighbors by essentially genetically modifying themselves to enhance their own survival.

03-26-2020 Plants

Wild plants steal genes from their neighbors in order to survive

Researchers from the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at...

Researchers may have discovered a way to slow down the spread of lung cancer with capsaicin, the same compound that makes chili peppers hot and spicy.

03-24-2020 Plants

Spicy chili pepper compound slows the progression of lung cancer

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer among both men and...

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Over millions of years, plants and animals have evolved complex immune systems to protect from disease-causing pathogens.

03-23-2020 Plants

Scientists pinpoint a crucial new aspect of plant immune response

Over millions of years, plants and animals have evolved complex...

Researchers have discovered how the stomata provide a steady flow of air throughout the plant’s network of air channels, revealing a closer look at how plants breathe.

03-21-2020 Plants

Understanding how plants breathe could help create drought resistant crops

Plants breathe in carbon dioxide through tiny pores in their...

A new study found that eating garlic can combat age-related changes in gut bacteria that are associated with memory issues.

03-19-2020 Plants

Garlic can enhance memory by improving gut health

A new study found that eating garlic can combat age-related...

A new study led by North Carolina State University has revealed that sunflower pollen makes bees less susceptible to infection and disease.

03-09-2020 Animals

Sunflower pollen protects bees from infection

A new study led by North Carolina State University has...

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04-09-2020 Animals

Oxpeckers alert black rhinos to the presence of humans

Red-billed oxpeckers protect black rhinos by calling out an alarm...

04-08-2020 Science

Ancient ostrich egg trade was surprisingly complex

Experts are unraveling the mystery surrounding the ancient trade of...

04-07-2020 Animals

Innovative birds have an evolutionary advantage

Birds with innovative foraging strategies have a better chance of...

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