A study on medicinal plants published in Cell highlights the symbiotic relationship between humans and plant species, ...

Mimicry in animals is a common form of protection from predators. For instance, two distasteful or toxic butterflies may ...

In this striking study, science writer Black (The Last Days of the Dinosaurs) presents vignettes illustrating the complex ...

All living things have a blueprint provided by the DNA that is stored in every one of their cells. Yet the amount of DNA in ...

A Japanese team has developed a technique to insert chloroplasts isolated from algae into animal cells, a feat that could ...

The tragedy prompted a massive research effort to understand how plants and animals were affected. So what did it uncover?

Scientists in Japan have found a way to create solar-powered tissues, which may lead to breakthroughs in growing organs and ...

Robot Identifies Plants by 'Touching' Their Leaves Nov. 13, 2024 — Researchers have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by 'touching' their ...

A first-of-its-kind achievement has implanted photosynthesizing cells in animal cells to make “planimals.” This feat could be ...

Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they ...

Researchers discovered that animal color vision evolved long before colorful fruits and flowers, with warning and sexual ...

Nov. 6, 2024 — When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, lava incinerated anything living for miles around. As an experiment, scientists dropped gophers onto parts of the scorched mountain for only ...