From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving ...

Researchers have described a new-to-science species of carnivorous plant that’s known from only three locations on the ...

Forests represent a cornerstone of global ecological processes, providing essential services such as carbon sequestration, biodiversity support, and climate ...

Andrea Eveland, Ph.D., principal investigator and member at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, will lead a ...

A 400-million-year-old fossil is shedding new light on the evolution of plants and their ability to grow large.

Wildfires may disappear from the landscape within weeks, but their hidden effects on the soil can persist for decades. An ...

Desert ecosystems present a unique context for the study of abiotic stresses, including extreme drought, salinity, intense heat, and rapid temperature ...

Honey badgers are not actually named for their love of honey, in fact, they raid bee hives to loot the delicious, protein-rich larva inside, which seems like an overly complicated way to get protein.

Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami signed the Kauai Climate Adaptation and Action Plan (KCAAP) on Wednesday, marking an important step ...

ABSTRACT: Monitoring of seasonal crop area, type and variety is essential for national agricultural planning and ensuring food security. Remote sensing and GIS-based satellite image analysis offer an ...

Aquatic plants are specialized evolutionary groups adapted to life in water. They play critical roles as food and medicinal supplies (e.g., lotus root and foxnut) and industrial raw materials (e.g., ...

Quick Take Climate change reshapes migration and habitats worldwide, forcing earlier migrations and new habitats for many species. Asian elephants have lost about 95% of their original habitat, with ...