Balanophora lost photosynthesis long ago but kept tiny plastids that run key chemistry and shows how forest parasites adapt ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about poinsettias, Christmas cactus, sago, houseplants and winter lawn ...

At the base of mossy trees, deep in the mountains of Taiwan and mainland Japan or nestled in the subtropical forests of ...

Cycad cones aren’t always hot. Instead, they follow daily cycles of heating and cooling: Pollen-laden male cones produce a big burst of heat in the late afternoon, and then ovulating female cones warm ...

Researchers have found a way to control protein levels inside different tissues of a whole, living animal for the first time.

The plant is related to the daisy, but it looks very different. It has round, yellow flowers with dark red spots in the center. These flowers, often called buzz buttons or Sichuan buttons, are ...

Statins and plant sterols both help lower LDL cholesterol; however, statins are a standard drug treatment, whereas plant sterols are considered a natural alternative. Statins can have side effects and ...

Environmentalists have long feared the worst with Diablo Canyon because it sits on several fault lines and is positioned near ...