A major new study has revealed that tropical forests across the Americas are not adapting quickly enough to climate change, ...

The almendro tree may have evolved to attract lightning, which helps clear more space for it to grow, according to new ...

More mammals were living on the ground several million years before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, new research has revealed.

Venom isn’t just a feature of some animals; it’s found across the living world, from plants and fungi to bacteria and viruses ...

Many common garden plants can be toxic to pets, including aloe vera, azaleas, and tulips. Safe plants for both cats and dogs include asters, celosia, orchids, roses, sunflowers, and zinnias.

fill an approximately 25-million-year gap in knowledge by reconciling the molecular clock—or pace of evolution—with the fossil spore record—the physical evidence of early plant life gathered by ...

Plants can add privacy and screening to gardens and can cover up broken fence panels, tired-looking sheds and stained walls. However, gardeners will need to make sure they choose the right plants ...

Indirectly, plant roots are immersed in soil, and soils rich in biodiversity not only produce more nutritious plant foods, they can crowd out “bad” microorganisms that could affect plant ...

Brazil’s plans to build ports and roads to help move grains, beef and iron ore from the rainforest echo a development ... affect several South American biomes, including the Amazon, the Cerrado ...

Like animals, plants host communities of microbes that influence a wide variety of their biological processes. Single-cell analysis revealed the molecular triggers that drive stem cells to become ...

Resurrection plants demonstrate remarkable abilities to survive extreme dehydration and bounce back to life upon rehydration.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- After a muggy morning, a weak cool front will bring a brief break from the warm and humid conditions. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for our coastal communities until ...