This 1930s silent science film sequence visually documents the parasitic growth of the dodder vine as it winds its way around host plants. The footage captures the vine’s snaking motion as it seeks ...

By Khari Johnson CalMatters California residents now pay the highest price for electricity in the continental U.S., state analysts reported last month. Costs have been driven in part by levies to ...

Every year, gardeners everywhere sow seeds indoors. After all, starting your own seedlings offers a host of benefits over buying them. But there are three things you need to do before you put those te ...

In addition to its heirloom seed library opening, Springfield-Greene County Libraries are asking for feedback in a survey ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

If you’re in doubt or experiencing poor germination, test a few of the seeds (10 is a good number) by wrapping them in a ...

Now is a good month to plant early potatoes and sow hardier veg like beetroot direct outdoors. Hardy annuals such as cornflowers and poppies can also now be sown direct outside, where they are to ...

A collection of technical actions, known as the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions, ensures that the internet works. The U.S. government sought to privatize the IANA functions by ...

Feeding garden birds is an enjoyable pastime for many, but one drawback can be that spilled bird seed begins to grow and create a blanket of weeds below your feeder. To combat this, many companies now ...

While Gukesh’s draw was impressive, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa stole the spotlight with a fantastic victory over the top seed, Fabiano Caruana. Playing with the black pieces, Pragg countered Caruana’s ...

KIKUYU, Kenya — Tucked away in a lush, forested area of central Kenya’s Kikuyu town, the National Seed Bank stands as a crucial safeguard for the future of the country’s agriculture.