Understanding how roots grow can help us develop plants that—for example—are more resistant to drought. Research by Prof.

Environmental DNA harvested from the ocean, land and air can help scientists monitor wildlife. The challenge is figuring out how to interpret this eDNA.

Orchids, known for their flamboyant petals, deceptive mimicry and fascinating lifestyles, have captivated biologists and horticulturists for centuries. With nearly 30,000 described species, they form ...

Caribou and muskoxen significantly affect Arctic plant growth, revealing their overlooked role in climate impacts.

Researchers discovered that animal color vision evolved long before colorful fruits and flowers, with warning and sexual ...

A new study finds that the disturbance-demanding plant species oak, hazel and yew were abundant in Europe's forests before modern humans arrived, strengthening the argument that ancient vegetation was ...

A UC Berkeley-led citizen science project has discovered at least four outbreaks of a new, potentially more aggressive form ...

A new study suggests that extreme temperatures could lead to a mass extinction event, ending the reign of humans and mammals ...

Two small molecules that are produced by the plant Arabidopsis thaliana are shown to have the opposite effect on how fast its leaves age. The molecules are peptides, short chains of amino acids. While ...

A plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes may significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer and promote overall well-being. Studies highlight the benefits of ...

Ira T. Nicolai / Getty Images A life income fund is a Canadian registered retirement income fund used to hold locked-in pension funds as well as other assets for an eventual payout as retirement ...

Growing up in a rural part of the Midlands, Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant wasn’t spoilt for choice when attending ... the flesh was an even more vital right of passage in his young life. During ...