Plants have small pores on the underside of their leaves, known as stomata. When the sun rises, these pores open and the ...

Shape and symmetry help determine where a leaf lands — and if the tree it came from can recoup the leaf’s carbon as it decomposes.

While the bottle was left unused for some time, the traces of chia seeds and water inside came into contact with each other.

The Woodland Trust is urging gardeners not to buy Rhododendron ponticum this spring, as it looks to protect our native woods ...

They work in labs exploring algae in acid mine drainage, barcoding medicinal plants in Pakistan, or unlocking the secrets of cell walls. They help set up community gardens and preserve old growth ...

Lianas are dominating tropical forests. When lianas gain the upper hand, there are serious consequences that affect forest ...

How big they are: The smallest plants, known as desmids and picozoa, are single-celled algae that are less than 0.0004 inches ...

A pandemic of lianas is sweeping through tropical forests, reducing their ability to store carbon and limiting their role in ...