News in Brief
Ancient Egyptian Home Yields 3,700-Year-Old Plant Waste Secrets
Machine learning uncovers plant disposal habits in a Middle Kingdom Egyptian house.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
How Does A Carnivorous Plant Avoid Eating Itself?
Carnivorous pitcher plants use nitric oxide to speed up protein digestion and balance harmful molecules in their traps.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Genetic Clues Reveal How Cork Oaks Outsmart Climate Change
Climate-driven genetic changes help cork oaks adapt to rising temperatures and drought in Mediterranean forests.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Unravelling the Genetic Story of an Endangered Conifer
A rare mountain conifer clings to life on cliff edges, revealing secrets of plant survival.
Close Encounters
The Floral Face-Off in Anemone Flowers
Rodríguez-Castañeda and colleagues investigated yellow and white flower varieties of Anemone palmata, revealing fascinating insights into pollinator preferences and flower survival strategies. Their findings show
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Carbon Cycling, Fast & Slow
Study reveals boreal forests cycle carbon quickly in vegetation but slowly in mineral soils.
Growth & Development
Seeds Travel Furthest When They Travel Light
Plant traits, especially seed size, significantly influence how far birds can disperse seeds.
News in Brief
Sharing Memories Can Help Us See Plants Differently
Plants play a bigger role in our lives than we often realize, and art can help us put that into evidence.
Ecosystems
Can You Grow An Instant Pollinator Paradise?
New research reveals how to create diverse, transplantable pollinator gardens quickly.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Rafflesia’s Stinky Secret under the Spotlight
Scientists discover when and where the world’s largest flower produces its infamous rotting smell.
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.
Growth & Development
Algae Perform Photosynthetic Manoeuvres In The Dark
Arctic microalgae can grow in light levels 100 times lower than previously thought.