Fantastical, Elemental Hybrids Persevere in Jon Ching’s Metaphysical Paintings — Colossal
Known for his fantastical paintings of hybrid flora and fauna, Jon Ching channels the otherworldly in vibrant and…
Scientists find a way to boost plant grow without sacrificing immunity
Colorado State University researchers found that restoring cytokinin signaling in immune-activated Arabidopsis thaliana improved growth and reproductive output…
New art exhibition to shine spotlight on invasive weed driving out native species in Alice Springs
For Western Arrernte artist Carita Coultard, painting bush tucker that has been found across the nation’s central desert…
Colossal Biosciences: Scientist Andrew Pask helping to bring back the Tasmanian tiger
The grainy black and white footage of the last Tasmanian tiger pacing back and forth in a cage…
Iconic royal photo Prince William refuses to take
Ah, it’s August, the month when the royal family flocks north to Balmoral to recuperate from a busy…
The race to save Australia’s rare rosella spider orchid
In a small green shed about an hour out of Melbourne, dozens of pot plants sit on a…
Scientists Discover an Odd Genetic Trait in an Ancient Aboriginal Food Plant
During fieldwork in 2025, a large field of channel millet was located in the center of an extensive…
The avocado’s sex life has run on the same schedule for 42 million years
Avocado flowers perform the duty of both female and male flowers. The gene that controls them has been…
Rising Temperatures Prevent Plants From Absorbing CO2, Study Finds
A study from the University of Arizona shows that as global temperatures rise, vegetation will heat up faster…
Discovery of New Avocado Types Could Lead to More Superfood Choices and Resilience
A close-up of the new avocado species – credit, Kevin Wann, via SWNS Scientists trudging through Nicaragua’s rainforest…
From Cactus Thorns to Dinosaur Teeth: Study Analyzes Biological Puncture Tool Performance
Newswise — Nature has invented countless types of pointy appendages, and scientists have long sought to explain what…
Scientists use sound waves to create protective crystal coatings on crops
A team of researchers at RMIT University has developed a new coating method that sounds almost futuristic. Using…