In a surprising twist to one of biology’s most fundamental processes, a new study published on October 17, 2025, in the ...

Mulch: it’s the unsung hero of landscaping, the cozy blanket your plants rely on to stay cool in summer, warm in winter, and ...

It looks pretty—but Japanese knotweed is terribly invasive. Here’s why fall is an ideal time to fight back and finally get ...

Signals from the plant cell wall help to orchestrate growth, reproduction and immune function. Can harnessing this molecular ...

The vibrant and nutrient-rich maca root , native to the high Andes of Peru, has been cherished for centuries due to its numerous health benefits and traditional uses. Heralded as a superfood, maca has ...

A joint research team has discovered a new molecular switch that determines when plant leaves begin to age. The research team has identified for the first time a new mechanism in which RNA made from ...

Here’s what the science actually shows about this intriguing fungus – and why moderation and caution still matter.

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths announced plans to increase heavy rare earth processing capacity at its ...

We've all learned the same story in school: plants breathe in carbon dioxide (CO₂) through their leaves during photosynthesis, and breathe it out ...

A study appearing in Nature Microbiology analyzes soils sampled across the state of Kansas to determine the importance of ...

Young umbrella acacia trees in Africa survive severe drought by putting their natural processes into overdrive when water is ...

Adding amendments like lime, wood ash, gypsum, granite dust, bone meal, and Epsom salt can help garden soil due to the added ...