New Genome Study Rewrites the Early History of Grasses, the World’s Most Important Plant Family
Newswise — ST. LOUIS, MO (September 9, 2026) — An international team of scientists, including Donald Danforth Plant Science…
Researchers Differentiate New Species of Endangered Baobab Tree in Madagascar
BYLINE: Elise Mahon Newswise — Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognize a new species of baobab tree,…
Silencing a Fungal Wall Protein Cuts Powdery Mildew on Melon Leaves
Newswise — Powdery mildew is among the most widespread crop diseases, affecting cereals, grapes, cucurbits, tomatoes, fruit crops,…
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…
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…
Colombia’s outgoing environment minister warns of climate action setbacks
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia ’s outgoing environment minister warned Friday that the incoming government could reverse recent…
How Long Does It Take to Grow a Tree That Supports Endangered Indiana Bats?
BYLINE: Macy Medendorp Newswise — Bugs run rampant in the summer, and if you have ever suffered from…
Theo Bosboom Takes a Bug’s-Eye View in His Perspective-Shifting ‘Flowerscapes’ — Colossal
Stand in any forest and look up, and it’s hard not to be mesmerized by the swaying of…
Earth’s Plants May Have Nearly 2 Billion Years Left Before the Planet Becomes Too Hostile
Credit: Wikimedia Commons Earth’s last great survivor may not be humanity, or even animals. It may be photosynthesis…
Ant Hamlyn Taps into the Optimism of Y2K in Squished Floral Sculptures — Colossal
Glossy, synthetic, and very compressed, Ant Hamlyn’s botanicals are unlike anything you’d find in nature. He taps into…
Tamara Dean Blurs the Boundary Between Bodies and Natural Landscapes — Colossal
Based in the foothills of Cambewarra Mountain in New South Wales, Australia, Tamara Dean captures ethereal images that…