The magic gene has the effect of reducing the amount of UV light reflected from the petals, making flowers harder for bees to see. But (and this is where the magic comes in) reducing UV reflection ...

Hang Luoc flower market once again draws crowds of residents out to welcome spring, shop for peach blossoms, ornamental plants and festive decorations. Despite many changes over time, Hanoi’s oldest ...

Leatherwood blooms as early as November, but typically January to March. Flowers usually appear before the leaves, making the ...

The spotted knapweed appears as a purple flower, but is an invasive weed that damages ecosystems. MDARD is seeking public ...

King’s lomatia is a single clonal plant that has survived for over 43,000 years. Here’s how it’s outlasted ice ages, climate ...

Despite addressing heavy themes, artists Michael Stout and Lindsay Jones said their goal is not to deliver overt political ...

Plants use a clever cellular signal to keep growing and flowering as seasons shift and climate conditions become less ...

Making diagrams saves time, reduces ambiguity, and leaves a memorable impression on examiners. Check tips shared by the ...

While we think of bees as black and yellow, there are species that come in different colors. Read here about blue-banded bees!

Study shows LED streetlights suppress moth activity by 85%. Even "wildlife-friendly" amber lights cause harm, with no easy ...

What came first — the plant or the seed? Columnist Carol Barany explores how plants made the leap from water to land, why ...

A female Asian elephant calf was born Feb. 2 to mother Nhi Linh and father Spike at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and ...