Scientists call the phenomenon “evolutionary rescue” — when a species’ genetic diversity allows it to survive amid extreme threats.

The warming world has disrupted the timing for plant and animal reproduction, and it's usually bad news for species that ...

Amazon mollies don't need a man, and never will. A new study finds they can purge and repair genetic mutations that would otherwise plague a self-cloning species.

The titan arum is widely regarded as one of the smelliest flowers on Earth. When it blooms, it releases a powerful odour similar to rotting flesh to attract carrion-loving insects. The enormous ...

Plants can be a thoughtful and lasting alternative to traditional Valentine's Day gifts. Miniature roses, violets, and cyclamens are popular plant choices for the holiday. Different plants can convey ...

Adrian Dyer previously received funding from The Australian Research Council. Klaus Lunau previously received funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. For flowering plants, reproduction is a ...

For flowering plants, reproduction is a question of the birds and the bees. Attracting the right pollinator can be a matter of survival—and new research shows how flowers do it is more intriguing than ...

In this video I talk about some of my favorite different plant containers and which plants perform best in them. I go through various terra cotta, glazed ceramic, plastic pots and more. Each type of ...

Plant reproduction is highly complex and variable across the kingdom. The emergence of sexual reproduction has contributed to increase plant genetic diversity and enabled the colonisation of new ...

The mutation machine in Plants vs Brainrots lets players merge mutated plants or brainrots to earn better versions and extra rewards. Players can only merge the same type of plant or brainrot with ...

Gardeners in Northeast Florida should prepare to protect tropical plants as cooler weather arrives. Before moving plants indoors, clean them of dead leaves and pests, and check the soil for insects.