Plants set seed germination times
Plants’ genetic networks determine the dormancy of their seeds, new research reveals. If environmental conditions are poor…
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Blooming flowers rang the death knell for many mammals
Hummingbird-pollinated flowers evolved perfectly to suit the bird’s bill shape, its colour vision and even its taste buds. This is the beauty of co-evolution, where two species interact so closely that…
How to keep plant‑based foods on the table now that Veganuary is over
Places like schools, hospitals and universities can help address the climate crisis by promoting a shift to more sustainable diets.
Gene‑edited crops: expert Q+A on what field trials could mean for the future of food
Field trials of genetically edited crop plants are to be allowed in England under new government proposals.
Hybrid species are on the march – with the help of humans
Transport, climate change and environmental destruction mean all sorts of species are bumping into each other for the first time.
Wild plants may edit their genomes in the same way we make GM crops – and it could be crucial to evolution
Recent study investigated how fast genes are being transferred between distantly related species.
The world’s first environmental clean‑up happened 400 million years ago
When it comes to cleaning up land contaminated by toxic waste, we can follow nature’s example before humans populated the earth.
A psychedelic tour of Earth’s ecosystems – from the desert to Siberia
Psychedelic plants and fungi grow all over the planet.
More than half of life on Earth is found in soil – here’s why that’s important
With more than one species for every person on the planet, soils are the most diverse habitat on Earth.
Exaggerating how much CO₂ can be absorbed by tree planting risks deterring crucial climate action
At best, planting trees won’t be enough on its own to slow climate change. At worst, it’s a dangerous distraction.
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