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…
Scientists Finally Solved the Mystery of How Venus Flytraps Snap Shut
A study out this week appears to have solved one of the plant world’s greatest mysteries: Just how…
India doubles public investment in 5 years to build rails, chip plants
Economy New Delhi’s rapid spending fuels economic growth along with consumption A high-speed rail station under construction in…
Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap’s snap
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like…
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…
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…
Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland
NUEVA VENECIA, Colombia (AP) — Leaning over the side of a small speedboat, Jhon Cantillo scoops up a…
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…
More than cuddly critters. Climate change puts unusual plants at risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming extinctions usually have people picturing the last polar bears or other furry critters…
CT gardeners hoping to attract more wildlife should avoid these plants
If you’re looking to attract more birds and pollinators to your yard this summer, Connecticut experts say to…