This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest problems. Here’s how it evolved to use tension and geometry to fire ...

The work, published in the journal Plant Physiology, describes a new system called “Stomata In-Sight.” The technology ...

Botany says anything that starts from a flower is classified botanically as a fruit. But in practice, we tend to classify foods by how we eat them. Therefore, we call a tomato a vegetable, because ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of ...

A new leaf imaging system lets scientists watch plant stomata control water loss and carbon uptake in real time.

Scientists have created a new way to watch plants breathe—live and in high definition—while tracking exactly how much carbon ...

For centuries, scientists have known that plants "breathe" through microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata. These ...

Social media, as part of today’s business marketing mix, is one of the most cost-effective ways to educate clients, boost ...

Of all the driving forces behind Aston Villa’s progress, perhaps the most important laid the foundations for a win which ...

Christy Dyess of Columbia had not shot a buck in 12 years, choosing to wait for a mature deer. Despite a series of setbacks on the day of the hunt, she successfully took down the 10-point buck. The ...

As we approach the new year, I find myself thinking about fresh starts in the garden. While many people see winter as a time of rest for their landscape, here in the South, it’s actually one of the ...