Lignins—the complex molecules that make plants sturdy and allow them to grow tall—are not as random as once thought. A new ...

Evidence have shown that plants have evolved flexible strategies to cope with their sessile lifestyle and enhance their chances of survival and ...

Plants worldwide are increasingly exposed to drought and salinity, two major drivers of osmotic stress that hinder crop ...

Discover why calorie counting may not be the best approach to nutrition according to a leading cardiologist. Learn about the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients in food.

The Smithsonian’s portraits of women scientists give us a glimpse into the lives that helped shape modern discovery. Each ...

Are you an early bird or a night owl? The tendency to rise early or sleep late is determined by our circadian clock, which is ...

Fall is arriving in Western North Carolina, a vital season for travel and hospitality. Hear from fall color forecasters and ...

Access Volume II by clicking link textAgriculture currently encounters significant challenges because of climate change, with ...

Late summer in Lower Franconia: there are hardly any flowering plants left, and food for honey bees is becoming scarce.

Joseph Ecker, PhD, has been awarded the 2026 Barbara McClintock Prize for Plant Genetics and Genome Studies from the Maize ...

Human Buddy is an animated show that explores the wonders of the human body in a fun and entertaining style. This series ...

Thirteen master’s and Ph.D. students studying biodiversity at the University of Wyoming have received $47,500 in grants from ...