News in Brief
Botanic Gardens Have Little Room To Grow
Plant collections in botanical gardens worldwide have hit maximum capacity and face new challenges for conservation.
Close Encounters
The Love Lies and Sweet Rewards of Australian Orchids
New research uncovers how Australian orchids seduce fungus gnats with a sophisticated blend of chemical perfumes and sugary bribes.
Computational Models
Drones and AI: The New Age of Cotton Production
Researchers develop innovative techniques to track plant aging
Cells, Genes & Molecules
How Amazon Trees Marched to the Atlantic Forest
Ancient rainforest trees found hidden highways through Brazil’s drylands, making more than a dozen epic journeys from the Amazon to the Atlantic coast over twelve million years.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Historic Specimens Reveal a Century of Agricultural Change
German botanists have unlocked 150 years of agricultural history using innovative analysis of preserved plants.
Close Encounters
The Hidden Battle Between Wild and Cultivated Carrots
Wild carrots’ extraordinary adaptability and survival skills are creating unexpected challenges for New Zealand’s role in global carrot seed production.
Plants & People
7 Ways to Transform Your Garden into a Bird Paradise (According to Science!)
New research from Australia reveals actions anyone can take to transform their garden into a thriving sanctuary for local birds.
Close Encounters
The Purple Mistress That Lives Two Lives Each Year
A Mediterranean wildflower shapeshifts between seasons. Why would it stop trying to attract the pollinators it desired earlier in the year?
Close Encounters
Fungal Friends Help Young Trees Thrive in Mixed Forests
Young spruce trees grow better with pine neighbours thanks to underground helpers.
Ecosystems
Less Mowing Means More Buzzing in Urban Lawns
Urban lawns become pollinator havens when mowing slows down.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Friendly Fungi Use Tiny Messages to Help Plants Grow
Scientists discover that beneficial soil fungi can send small RNA molecules to communicate with and support plant growth, similar to how plants share information through their roots.
Ecosystems
Desert Map Shows New Hope for Saguaro Recovery
Researchers discover key locations for protecting and restoring iconic desert cacti damaged by wildfires in the American Southwest.