New research reveals that shifts in plant life played a key role in speeding up major climate changes during the late Miocene ...

Microorganisms—defined as very small living beings, invisible to the naked eye, comprising bacteria, fungi, viruses or others ...

Researchers are working to unravel the hidden biology of often-persnickety seeds as they age, sleep and awaken ...

In a Queensland river where natural gas seeps up through the water, many living creatures have come to depend on it for their ...

Plant libraries hold essential clues about climate change -- but with funding cuts aimed at research and education, their future is at stake.

To get in character for Jungle Fever, Halle Berry "didn't shower or take a bath for like two weeks." She said, "Nobody said ...

To get in character for Jungle Fever, Halle Berry "didn't shower or take a bath for like two weeks." She said, "Nobody said anything to me, but everybody sort of started to keep their distance. It was ...

When Keira D’Amato lines up for the Boston Marathon on Monday, any experience will surely be better than last time. The 40-year-old owns the fastest personal best of all the Americans in the ...

These piper plants are just one of a number of species currently being analyzed as a part of a multi-institutional project to understand the chemistry behind plant-animal interactions. Edwin Perez is ...

"It removes the toxic, invasive plant from elephant habitats, so it clears up the forest and restores natural ecosystems," Thekaekara said. "Lantana is pushing animals quite a bit." Thekaekara ...

"Cold water shock and hypothermia are still a danger in spring and we encourage everyone to learn swimming and lifesaving rescue skills, and to plan each outing carefully by checking forecasts and ...

Clearly define specific criteria that would trigger an animal’s early removal from the study. For food restrictions, pay special attention to ensure animals are consuming a balanced diet. For ...