The secret world of moss, ancient ancestor of all plants and vital for the health of the planet
Take a moment to consider the natural beauty of mosses – and their history as some of the most intrepid explorers in Earth’s history.
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Disappearing glaciers are threatening rare alpine plants with extinction
Glaciers support a unique community of plants, many of which are found nowhere else.
The fascinating secrets of plant reproduction that scientists are still uncovering
New technology is helping scientists learn what happens inside plants when they reproduce.
How trees communicate via a Wood Wide Web
It seems that plants use social media, too.
The secret life of roots: how plants fight back against salty soils
As soils become saltier, roots are deploying remarkable survival strategies that could help safeguard future food supplies.
Why plants don’t die from cancer
Most plant life survived the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl - and they have a lack of legs to thank for it.
Scientists report breakthrough in the quest for obese plants
We can tweak levels of a special vitamin that acts as an appetite control system.
Plants can actually take care of their offspring – here’s how
Plants may not travel around as animals do, but they have evolved many strategies that allow them to cope and make the most of the environment they live in. Examples can be found everywhere. For instance…
Hosepipe ban survival guide: which garden plants to save and which to sacrifice
The expert guide to triaging your garden through a water shortage.
The cutting‑edge science taking on some of the world’s most notorious parasitic plants
Little is known about how parasitic plants live side-by-side with their hosts. But new genetic techniques may help scientists gain further insights.
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