Arabidopsis thaliana was always an unlikely candidate for the limelight. But 25 years ago, the diminutive thale cress ...

As Earth's climate warms and changes, sustainable agricultural practices are critical for feeding a rapidly growing population. Can we genetically ...

Stunning pictures from England show hungry birds feasting on sunflower seeds in a gorgeous autumn scene, snapped by Andrew ...

The ghost flower, a rare non-photosynthetic plant, is gaining online popularity as a natural remedy for pain and anxiety.

Chemical biology is beginning to enhance our understanding of diverse cellular processes in plants, including endomembrane trafficking, hormone transport and cell wall biosynthesis. To reach its ...

Japanese botanist Kenji Suetsugu's childhood fascination with ghost flowers led to a career uncovering their secrets. These ...

As the 17 members of Nicole Smith’s third-grade class settled in earlier this week, Bella Hennessey eyed the contents of the test tube at her work station. “It looks like vomit,” she said to her lab ...

The Laurelwood Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Fitchburg Historical ...

Trichomes—the tiny hair-like structures covering tomato surfaces—serve as a crucial frontline defense against environmental ...

Young pupils at Divine Mission Academy School are turning heads with groundbreaking science experiments that merge creativity ...

Young pupils at Divine Mission Academy School are turning heads with groundbreaking science experiments that merge creativity, sustainability and local resources.

A new UTEP course called “Monster-ology” will connect science and literary analysis through different media to help students ...