Some plants have a reproductive strategy at the cellular level that can adapt to changing environments. As part of that strategy, different parts of the plant are triggered by the same molecular ...

For centuries, scientists have known that plants "breathe" through microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata. These tiny valves are the gatekeepers that balance the intake of carbon dioxide ...

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 ...

Researchers have uncovered how successful chromosome segregation during sexual reproduction is achieved in plants. The discovery, by scientists led by the University of Leicester, could be beneficial ...

Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corp. said its Indian subsidiary, Toshiba JSW Power Systems Pvt. Ltd., has signed a contract with NTPC Ltd., India’s state-owned power producer, to supply a ...

A virus from humble black-eyed peas is showing extraordinary promise in the fight against cancer. Unlike other plant viruses, the cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) can awaken the human immune system and ...

Ford's venerable Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville opened in 1969, but the company has updated it with modern equipment to maintain its competitiveness in a global market. Recently, that meant a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Our planet runs on pollinators. Without bees, moths, weevils, and ...

A pink and yellow common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) flowering. When these crucial pollinating species visit flowers and other plants, they produce a number of characteristic sounds, such as wing ...

Clay, N.Y. -- The Onondaga County sewer plant that would serve Micron Technology’s planned chipmaking complex lost power on Monday, sending nearly 3 million gallons of partially treated sewage into ...

First look at the innovative Plantsio Smart Plant system from Hong Kong Global Sources featuring smart gardening system, telling you exactly how your plant is doing and what you can do to improve its ...