Pinpointing when early land plants colonized terrestrial environments and began influencing Earth's systems is a core ...

The indigenous Bugkalot people of Nueva Ecija call it "kelli": a plant with white, starburst-like flowers and oval-shaped leaves that are traditionally mashed and mixed with food to treat ailing dogs.

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GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY: DePaul Community Health Centers will offer free dental screenings and fluoride treatments for children ages 1-10 on March 7, 8 a.m.-12 noon, at 3201 S. Carrollton Ave. in New ...

Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce a group of compounds with anticancer, anti-HIV, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities. The Kobe University achievement is the result of a ...

Celery is a good choice for this. Add water to a large water glass. Cut 2 inches off the base of a store-bought celery bunch. Stick toothpicks around the base and immerse the bottom of the bunch in ...

At the farm's winter break camp, kids can play and learn about farm life during the winter months and find out how to make maple syrup. Kids should dress warm — there will be plenty of outdoor ...

A study of Arabidopsis thaliana plants found that plants growing together activated genes to protect themselves, while isolated plants did not Plants growing close to each other can warn each other ...

Mendel’s monastery garden experiments went largely unnoticed during his life, but their implications would ripple through science decades later. Gregor Mendel, Austrian botanist and founder of ...

Ancient plants called cycads say “come hither” in infrared. By Sofia Quaglia If a plant wants to reproduce, there are a number of tricks it can use to lure a pollinator insect. It can display gaudily ...

Since the time of the dinosaurs, cycad plants may have attracted insects using infrared light. It may be the world's oldest form of pollination. Rhopalotria furfuracea beetles pollinate the cones of ...

Gardening has long been a popular way to connect with nature and unwind from daily pressures. Whether you tend to a small indoor plant or a full outdoor garden, the simple act of nurturing living ...