Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure reproduction.

130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name — revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ...

The Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis, a variant of black bamboo found in Japan’s forests, captivates scientists and nature enthusiasts alike with its extraordinary 120-year blooming cycle. Unlike most ...

More than 130 years after a fungus-eating orchid species was discovered, the purpose of its mysterious appendage has been revealed ...

Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden became the center of fascination as an endangered corpse flower, infamous for its foul odor and ...

In short, while bacteria may not have “sex lives” in the way humans do, their frequent DNA exchanges play a crucial role in ...

When Kostas Konstantinidis proved that many bacteria—like plants and animals—are organized into species, he upended a ...

Devendra Jani, a techie turned bee conservationist, shares his passion for sustainable design and art. His installation at ...

For Cornwall-based photographer Tom Leighton, plants take on otherworldly dimensions when rendered in unexpected hues.

What do you think of when you hear the word “sparrow?” If someone had asked me this as a child, I would have said it’s a ...

When it comes time to migrate, Queensland University of Technology research has found how a free-living coral ignores the ...

The majestic kapok tree in the Amazon rainforest forms a gigantic habitat. Its canopy of leaves, almost 50 meters high, ...