Purple Earth Hypothesis suggests Earth was once a purple planet. Early microbes used retinal, not chlorophyll, for ...

Animals are not just inhabitants of the natural world -- they are its architects. A new study has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we depend on, from vast termite mounds visible ...

Plants face unique challenges and opportunities as human activities reshape natural landscapes and introduce novel ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

Litchfield became home to Paul Perkins about a decade ago. The Kentucky native saw it as a good place to raise a family. Nothing has changed his perception of Litchfield during the past 10 years.

The interdependence of multiple traits allows plants to perform multiple functions. Acquiring an accurate representation of the interdependence of plant traits could advance our understanding of the ...

Here, we present a schedule below which provides some of the best planet viewing times as well directing you as to where to look to see them. Be sure to check out our best telescopes for viewing ...

From volcanic terrains to vast deserts, our planet is filled with extraordinary destinations that make you feel like you've stepped onto another planet. No spacecraft required — just a passport ...

Read on to learn more about them. Venus, the Morning Star: Venus, the hottest planet in our solar system despite not being the closest to the sun, is so primarily due to its thick, carbon dioxide ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Crop rotation has been shown to ...