Super Plant Transforms Indoor Air Purification With Bioengineering, Cleans Air Equivalent to 30 House Plants

Medicine & Technology Jun 03, 2024

Discover the super plant transforming indoor air purification through bioengineering. It cleans the air equivalent to 30 house plants. Explore this green innovation now!

World's Largest Genome: New Caledonian Fern Found To Have 50 Times More DNA in Its Cells' Nuclei Compared to Humans

Jun 02, 2024

The Guinness World Records has recognized the New Caledonian fern as having the largest genome in the world. Read to learn more.

Plant Time Bombs: Invasive Species Can Remain Dormant for Extended Period and Pose Hidden Ecological Threat

Mar 14, 2024

Invasive ribwort can lie dormant for extended periods before causing significant ecological damage. Learn more about it in this article.

120-Million-Year-Old Fossil Misidentified as Plant, Recognized as the First Hatchling Marine Turtle From Aptian Age

Dec 08, 2023

Two ancient fossils collected by a Colombian priest first identified as plants turn out to be rare hatchling turtles. Learn more about them in this article.

Silver Leaf Disease From Plant Fungus Infects Human; Pathogen Leaps Between 2 Kingdoms in Tree of Life

Sep 24, 2023

For the first time in history, a disease from plants infected a human. Continue reading to learn how silver leaf disease from a fungus affected an Indian man.

Nanoparticles From Plant Pathogen Could Be the New Ally in Pest Control; How Can Tobacco Mild Green Mosaic Virus Aid in Precision Farming?

Sep 23, 2023

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed nanoparticles from plant viruses which can provide the key in pest control. Learn more about it in this article.

What Is the Fastest Growing Plant on Earth?

Jun 21, 2023

The fastest growing plant is bamboo. Read to know how fast they can grow.

Elusive Part-Time Carnivorous Plant Becomes Meat-Eaters When in a Nutrient-Deprived Environment

Jun 03, 2023

A research team unravels the enigma of a rare tropical plant's carnivorous transformation under specific conditions. Read the article to learn more.

Restoring Native Plant for Cultural Heritage: How Important Is Murasaki in Preserving the Traditions in Japan?

May 19, 2023

A group of scientists leads the initiative in reviving the traditional dyeing technique in Japan by protecting the survival of murasaki plant. Find more about it in this article.

Plant-Inspired Robots Could Help Future Human Colonies on Mars Thrive Without Having To Wait on Supplies From Earth

May 03, 2023

Meet the roboplants, the plant-inspired robots that could someday help astronauts establish a human colony on Mars without relying on supplies from Earth. Check it out in this article.

Amami Rabbit in Japan Assists Non-Photosynthetic Plant by Scattering Seeds Based on Latest Study

Jan 24, 2023

Endangered amami rabbit serves as a dispersal agent of a Non-Photosynthetic Plant based on recent analysis. Read on to know more about this news!

New Pink-Hued Plant Found in Asian Woodlands; Peculiar Species Incapable of Photosynthesis

Jan 02, 2023

Read on to know the pink-hued plant found in Asian woodlands that is incapable of photosynthesis!

Scientists from the Natural History Museum Describe 351 Plant and Animal Species in 2022: Stegosaur, Frogs Smaller Than a Coin, Wasp Parasites, More!

Jan 02, 2023

Experts from the Natural History Museum were able to describe 351 different species of animals and plants within the year 2022. Read to know more about these species.

Plant and Fungi Species That Are Labeled "New" in 2022

Dec 22, 2022

This 2022, there were 90 plant species and 24 fungi species that were discovered. Read to know about some of them.

Wild Mistletoe: A Parasite Called a Kissing Plant for the Holidays But Named From Bird Poop

Dec 16, 2022

Mistletoe may hold a symbolic romantic holiday spirit when hung over a doorway, but this small parasitic plant is an unwelcome intruder in trees. Read the article to learn more about them.