Ecosystems
Plant Diversity Thrives in Harsh Soil Conditions
How plants adapt to thrive in nutrient-poor soils.
Ecosystems
Trees in Singapore Show Climate Change Over 90 Years
Tropical trees are leafing more frequently due to changing rainfall patterns in Singapore.
Ecosystems
Can You Grow An Instant Pollinator Paradise?
New research reveals how to create diverse, transplantable pollinator gardens quickly.
Ecosystems
Connected City Gardens Create Havens for Vital Insect Pollinators
New study reveals how connected green areas in cities can boost pollinator populations, paving the way for urban agriculture.
Ecosystems
Forest Fringes Supercharge Hoverfly Populations in Farmland
Treed field borders export over 82,000 more hoverflies per km weekly into canola crops than herbaceous borders, regardless of crop bloom.
Ecosystems
Fire Raged Through Earth’s Ancient Forests
Middle Devonian plants burned frequently, reshaping our view of early oxygen levels.
Ecosystems
Manatees Are The Underwater Gardeners Of The Amazon
Seeds and seedlings found in manatee poop reveal their crucial role in spreading aquatic plants across the Amazon.
Close Encounters
How High-Altitude Flowers Thrive in the Venezuelan Andes
Explore the fascinating relationship between flower colour changes and pollinator visits in high-altitude environments
Close Encounters
From country to concrete: evidence that cities are changing how plants reproduce
Scientists found that plants growing in the city make more self-pollinating flowers and have seeds that sprout and grow faster compared to their country cousins, showing how urban life is secretly changing plants over time.
Ecosystems
Roads are great for connecting humans, but not so good for plants
New study reveals key plant and bee species connecting fragmented grasslands, but finds road verges fall short as supporting habitats.
Ecosystems
Herbicide Timing Helps Combat Stubborn Stinknet Weed
Herbicide may kill a weed, but how do you stop it coming back? Research from California shows that when you kill the plant matters.
Ecosystems
Life in the City Thrives among Death Thanks to the Preservation of Cemeteries
Cemeteries provide stable, undisturbed areas in cities and host unique soil conditions, but their conservation has been geared around memory. New research shows that nature shares the human need for peace.