Since the experiment began in 2022, scientists have overcome challenges like pollination and grain filling in microgravity.

On China's space station orbiting 400 kilometers above Earth, scientists are conducting a series of astounding laboratory experiments. From zebrafish that lay eggs to rice that completes an entire ...

Natural swimming pools are gaining popularity as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional pools, and for good reason. They provide a refreshing, chemical-free way to swim while supporting a more ...

A fuzz of fresh, vibrant green is starting to appear over shrubs and trees, keeping the many spring bulbs company. It is such an exciting time in the garden. March brings with it a great influx of ...

The stickleback is a small fish characterized by its conspicuous spines and unique reproductive behavior. Despite its small size, it is a fierce swimmer that scares off predators with its movable ...

Now, a research team has compared algae and plants that span 600 million years of independent evolution and pinpointed a shared stress response network using advanced bioinformatic methods.

Mar. 5, 2025 — A study sheds light on how extreme weather events impact phenological processes, specifically the flight period of butterflies and moths and the ... Mar. 10, 2025 — Without ...

Whole-foods and plant-based diets prioritize plant foods and minimize processed foods and animal products. These diets are associated with several health benefits, such as reduced risk of diabetes ...

A compilation of genomes from species in the genus Solanum could help scientists to blend the best aspects of productive staple crops and genetically diverse but under-studied indigenous crops.

Traditional plant stands seem to come in two styles: those mid-century-modern ones that stay low to the ground and fit just one big pot, and the more bookshelf-style bamboo units with a few ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...

Plants need water to make their own food. This is called photosynthesis. It happens in plant leaves. Plants also need carbon dioxide from air and sunlight to make their food. Slide 1 of 3 ...