Researchers Differentiate New Species of Endangered Baobab Tree in Madagascar
BYLINE: Elise Mahon Newswise — Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognize a new species of baobab tree,…
Rising Temperatures Prevent Plants From Absorbing CO2, Study Finds
A study from the University of Arizona shows that as global temperatures rise, vegetation will heat up faster…
Discovery of New Avocado Types Could Lead to More Superfood Choices and Resilience
A close-up of the new avocado species – credit, Kevin Wann, via SWNS Scientists trudging through Nicaragua’s rainforest…
From Cactus Thorns to Dinosaur Teeth: Study Analyzes Biological Puncture Tool Performance
Newswise — Nature has invented countless types of pointy appendages, and scientists have long sought to explain what…
Colombia’s outgoing environment minister warns of climate action setbacks
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia ’s outgoing environment minister warned Friday that the incoming government could reverse recent…
Scientists Predict When Earth’s Last Plant Could Die
With the increased energy output, we would all wonder how long Earth can remain habitable now that the…
How Long Does It Take to Grow a Tree That Supports Endangered Indiana Bats?
BYLINE: Macy Medendorp Newswise — Bugs run rampant in the summer, and if you have ever suffered from…
Theo Bosboom Takes a Bug’s-Eye View in His Perspective-Shifting ‘Flowerscapes’ — Colossal
Stand in any forest and look up, and it’s hard not to be mesmerized by the swaying of…
Plant Biodiversity in Europe: Study Shows Why an Increase in Plant Species Isn’t Good News
Newswise — The number of plant species in many ecosystems in Europe has grown rather than shrunk over…
Earth’s Plants May Have Nearly 2 Billion Years Left Before the Planet Becomes Too Hostile
Credit: Wikimedia Commons Earth’s last great survivor may not be humanity, or even animals. It may be photosynthesis…
Ant Hamlyn Taps into the Optimism of Y2K in Squished Floral Sculptures — Colossal
Glossy, synthetic, and very compressed, Ant Hamlyn’s botanicals are unlike anything you’d find in nature. He taps into…
Tamara Dean Blurs the Boundary Between Bodies and Natural Landscapes — Colossal
Based in the foothills of Cambewarra Mountain in New South Wales, Australia, Tamara Dean captures ethereal images that…