The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling when it’s more of a medical liability today?

In Lake Malawi, hundreds of species of cichlid fish have evolved with astonishing speed, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study how biodiversity arises.

These findings could be used to prevent plant inbreeding and promote genetic diversity in future conservation efforts.

A fabric organza bag shields the blossom from cross-pollination. Keep it in place until the developing fruit appears, then remove it and tag the stem so you’ll know that the fruit contains true seed.

Florida experts explain how residents can protect their plants when temperatures fall below freezing. Cover plants to trap heat but be sure to use breathable material. See other tips on how to protect ...

Plants cannot walk away from trouble. Once a seed sprouts, a plant stays rooted in one place for life. Heat, cold, drought, and shifting seasons arrive without warning. Survival depends on the ability ...

The study reveals how Balanophora plants function despite abandoning photosynthesis and, in some species, sexual reproduction. Their plastid genomes shrank dramatically in a shared ancestor, yet the ...

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 ...

Winter in the South can be hard on plants. Fluctuating temperatures, sporadic freezes, and winter winds all take their toll on the garden. Some plants need a little extra protection to make it through ...