Used for Centuries as Poison, Larkspur, Wolfsbane May Become Medicine After Lab Breakthrough
A larkspur specimen in bloom at Beal Botanical Garden – credit, Paul Henderson, released by MSU Two famously…
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…
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…
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…
The deadly treasure hunt for Himalayan Viagra – The Telegraph
The deadly treasure hunt for Himalayan Viagra The TelegraphChhekampar empties as residents head to Himalayas for Yarshagumba harvest The Rising…
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…
Spectral Fronds and Flowers Comprise Elegant Animals in Molly Devlin’s Paintings — Colossal
All images courtesy of the artist, shared with permission June 2, 2026 ArtNature Kate Mothes Share Email Bookmark…
Christina Mrozik Illustrates an ‘Emotional Ecosystem’ Oracle Deck with Fantastical Forms — Colossal
Six years in the making, Christina Mrozik’s new project tackles “the feelings of all things.” Fifty cards comprise…
Queer Figures Commune with Nature in J Carino’s Dynamic Paintings — Colossal
“Color, for me, is a heightened reality,” says J Carino. Through palettes rooted in a dynamic dance between…
Nature in a Bottle: How Essential Oils Are Powering a Greener, Sustainable Future
Flowers produce oils mainly to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. As a result, flower oils are…
Critically endangered mountain bongo reintroduced into Kenya’s wild
NANYUKI, Kenya (AP) — The mountain bongo has become the “ghost of the forest,” hard to spot amid…