When the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded in 1986, scientists expected the surrounding land to remain uninhabitable for ...

A Guide to Reproductive Diversity,” the second work by the author of “The Ecology of Center City, Philadelphia.” Frank, a ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

Once a seed germinates, it is committed to one location. Plants are sessile—stuck where they started out—forced to cope with ...

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biology have discovered a remarkably streamlined strategy for developmental ...

After the fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, attention has focused on recent tree removal from Mauao. But landslides rarely ...

Advanced imaging techniques have revolutionized the study of plant development and function, providing unprecedented insights into the intricate processes that occur at various structural levels, from ...

Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.

South Carolina is ranked second in the nation per capita for certified backyard wildlife habitats, according to the S.C.

Thrips are enjoying Florida's climate but you may not like them, especially the damage they can cause to your ornamental plants and vegetable garden.

Extreme temperature swings, known as continental climate, are common in North America's interior. Plants enter a hibernation-like state called dormancy to survive cold winters and avoid growing too ...