Thousands of animal and plant species in decline across the UK
The hazel dormouse is among 1500 species identified to be at risk of extinction in…
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AI increases precision in plant observation
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help plant scientists collect and analyze unprecedented volumes of data, which…
Nanoparticles made from plant viruses could be farmers’ new ally in pest control
A new form of agricultural pest control could one day take root -- one that…
Lego’s Newest Super Mario Set Is This ‘Menacing’ Piranha Plant
One of Mario's oldest enemies wants to move in with you. Don't worry; it won't…
This parasitic plant convinces hosts to grow into its own flesh–it’s also an extreme example of genome shrinkage
Balanophora shed one third of its genes as it evolved into a streamlined parasitic plant…
We could sequester CO2 by ‘re-greening’ arid lands, plant scientists say
Reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere will take more than cutting emissions -- we will…
The strange plant that just might be the worst smell on the planet
Botanist Steve Jones at the US Botanic Garden with a corpse flower bloomDevin Dotson/US Botanic…
Tiny plant protein capsules could make it easier to add vitamin D to drinks
We may have a new way to fortify drinks with vitamin DPirdaus_Ideris/Shutterstock Tiny capsules made…