Every mind-bending molecule in nature has an evolutionary origin; a defense against being eaten, a lure for pollinators, or perhaps a happy biochemical accident. Though they seem extraordinary, life ...

Every mind-bending molecule in nature has an evolutionary origin; a defence against being eaten, a lure for pollinators, or perhaps a happy ...

One theory purports Santa is a Sámi shaman. The Sámi are the indigenous people of Sápmi (referred to as Lapland by outsiders ), in northern Scandinavia. The story goes like this: Once upon a time, ...

Watch a carnivorous Venus flytrap growing and eating before your eyes in this time-lapse. A dormant flytrap was planted into a pot filled with soil mixture and moist wood fiber on the surface. We ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

Plant breeding is the production of plants by selective mating or hybridization. It is the traditional mechanism for producing new varieties of plants for horticulture and agriculture. We engineered ...

Plant hormones, also known as phytohormones, are chemicals that regulate plant cell processes. They are signal molecules produced within the plant functioning in extremely low concentrations. Plants ...

Though fall is ideal for planting, there's a cut-off time and not all plants are suitable. It’s okay to plant hardy perennials and shrubs 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes. Don't plant if the first ...

The woman, 55, is accused of turning up to her former lover's Bowraville home on Saturday, smashing her car into his car and letting the pot plant fly. Police say the woman then broke into the man's ...

Nature plant food is made from black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) frass, which contains chitin and organic nutrients.