Potholes are a constant source of frustration for drivers and a financial sinkhole for governments, demanding constant repairs and extensive labor. In recent years, researchers have been exploring the ...

That's where the spores come in. The scientists started by obtaining spores from the stag's horn clubmoss plant (Lycopodium clavatum). Utilizing a variety of chemical treatments, the researchers ...

The English ivy houseplant is said to "remove airborne mould and other nasties". It's best grown in bright, indirect light, and will require regular watering, but if looked after well, the plant will ...

A region in China’s Turpan-Hami Basin served as a refugium - or “life oasis”- for terrestrial plants during the end-Permian ...

A variety of fossilized plant spores have been found in rocks from Western Australia that date from the early Ordovician era—approximately 480 million years ago. According to a paper published in ...