A family’s solitary fight to save endangered plants in the Amazon
ALTO ILA, Ecuador — On a recent journey into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, Ramón Pucha realized he was…
An Ecuadorian family works to save endangered plants in the Amazon
ALTO ILA, Ecuador (AP) — On a recent journey into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, Ramón Pucha realized he…
A Discovery Researchers Call ‘Revolutionary’
Ashwagandha is a small shrub that’s having a big moment. Used in traditional Indian medicine for thousands of…
Insects can hear plants “talking” before deciding where to lay eggs
Female moths don’t rely on sight or smell alone. They can also hear stressed plants. Scientists found that…
Old herbal remedy moves from folklore to facts
For generations, borage has been brewed and applied as a remedy for everything from sore joints to skin…
Brazil’s soy industry withdraws from Amazon deforestation pact, risking forest loss
SAO PAULO (AP) — For nearly 20 years, Brazil’s largest soy producers assured buyers that their harvest —…
Moss is So Unique it’s Acted Like Fingerprints to Help Solve a Dozen Crimes
credit – Field Museum of Chicago Tiny plants, like moss, are easy to overlook. They’re often as small…
Team cracks mystery of how plants ‘do the twist’
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Researchers have…
Key cell traits help plants survive in saltwater
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Researchers have…
Ancient fossil reveals how small plants grew into giant trees
Walking through a forest shows how tall plants can grow. Trees rise high above the ground, with leaves…
A ‘Hybrid Habitat’ By Guto Requena Gives New Meaning to ‘Urban Jungle’ in São Paolo — Colossal
Photos by Manuel Sá. Images courtesy of Guto Requena, shared with permission December 22, 2025 Design Kate Mothes…
Natural compound found in dark chocolate and coffee is linked to slower aging
Eating dark chocolate might be doing more than satisfying your cravings, it may also be slowing how your…