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…
Plant used by early humans for centuries surprises modern science
Across tropical Latin America, a tall tree known as jatobá plant has long been trusted to ease pain,…
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…
Habitat for endangered whooping cranes guarded in new Texas sanctuary
WOLFBERRY WHOOPING CRANE SANCTUARY, Texas (AP) — Carter Crouch has been fascinated by the whooping crane’s conservation story…
Researchers investigate secret underground life of saguaros
Saguaro National Park isn’t in the business of digging up its namesake cactuses. But if it has to…
Mosquitoes Can’t Resist Smell of Fungus That Lures Them to Their Death Inside Trap Patented by Researchers
Courtesy of Kiley Riffell / UW There are dozens of ways to implement mosquito control, but none have…
Otherworldly Photos of Forests by Michelle Blancke Explore Mysticism and Transformation — Colossal
“I’ve always been fascinated by the idea that our perceived reality is shaped by our minds and reflecting…
Ruth Asawa Arrives in New York with a Monumental Retrospective — Colossal
One of the most iconic figures of the mid-20th century, trailblazing Japanese-American artist Ruth Asawa led a prolific…
How a Prehistoric Genetic Split Helped Plants Conquer Polluted Soils
Newswise — Phytochelatin synthases (PCSs) produce phytochelatins—tiny, cysteine-rich peptides that bind and neutralize toxic metal ions such as…
How Soybeans See the Light: New Genetic Map Illuminates Shade Tolerance Mechanisms
Newswise — In intercropping systems, soybeans grown beneath tall maize plants experience severe shading that disrupts photosynthesis, weakens…
TropiCODB: A Multi-Omics Database Unlocking the Genetic Potential of Tropical Crops
Newswise — By integrating genomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic, variomic, and phenotypic datasets for eight major crops—including cassava, sugarcane, and…
Biodegradable Plastic Made from Bamboo Is Stronger and Easy to Recycle
Bamboo forest – credit Bady Abbas, via Unsplash GNN has reported previously on how versatile bamboo is for…