• Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 23rd, 2012
European Plants Moving to Higher Altitude

European Plants Moving to Higher Altitude

The situation is the same throughout the continent

Nanoparticles Can Damage Plant DNA

Nanoparticles Can Damage Plant DNA

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Evolution of Domesticated Crops Revealed by Ancient Cotton

Evolution of Domesticated Crops Revealed by Ancient Cotton

Egyptian artifacts give scientists insight into how common plants evolved

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 27th, 2012
Common Plant May Be Key to Fighting Cancer

Common Plant May Be Key to Fighting Cancer

The wild tomatillo is a common weed in North America

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 21st, 2012
Anthropogenic Noises Influence Animal and Plant Behavior

Anthropogenic Noises Influence Animal and Plant Behavior

New study takes a closer look at this correlation

Plants on Other Worlds May Use Multiple Types of Light

Plants on Other Worlds May Use Multiple Types of Light

They could therefore produce oxygen regardless of wavelengths

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 6th, 2012
Invasive Plant Species Unwittingly Brought to Antarctica

Invasive Plant Species Unwittingly Brought to Antarctica

Increased numbers of expeditions to the continent are most likely to blame

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 21st, 2012
30,000-Year-Old Plants Brought Back to Life

30,000-Year-Old Plants Brought Back to Life

Russian investigators achieve unbelievable success in resurrecting ancient lifeform

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 14th, 2012
Plants Wake Up Early to Prepare for Battle

Plants Wake Up Early to Prepare for Battle

They have defense mechanisms against insect attacks

Understanding Root Systems Can Lead to Better Plants

Understanding Root Systems Can Lead to Better Plants

Researchers are making considerable headway in the lab

Senescent Desk Is a Portable Urban Garden

Senescent Desk Is a Portable Urban Garden

An artist has launched a desk which is also a mini garden, perfect for small apartments

Innovative Portable Mini Garden Ensures Our Plants' Walk in the Park

Innovative Portable Mini Garden Ensures Our Plants' Walk in the Park

People living in urban areas can leave their portable garden in designated public spaces

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 22nd, 2011
Understanding How Plants Sense and React to the Environment

Understanding How Plants Sense and React to the Environment

There are obvious reactions there, but they retain their mystery

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 7th, 2011
Plant Genomes May Trigger Climate Change Adaptations

Plant Genomes May Trigger Climate Change Adaptations

Research highlights potential adaptation mechanisms for vegetation

 
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