Once a seed germinates, it is committed to one location. Plants are sessile—stuck where they started out—forced to cope with ...

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Small RNAs are short RNA molecules that help determine which genes in a cell are switched on or off. Until now, it was assumed that the small RNAs necessary for pollen development originate in the ...

A massive review of 50,000 children across 18 countries confirms that plant-based diets offer major heart benefits but carry ...

This year’s recipient of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement talks about “punk science,” microbial economics and thinking like a mycorrhizal fungus.

"We hope these findings offer clearer guidance." Largest study of its kind reveals unexpected results of children eating ...

Five students at Dow High School in Midland, Mich., have co-authored research about agriculture in space that will soon appear in a major scientific journal.

Well-planned vegan and vegetarian diets can be healthy for children, according to a nutritional analysis of the eating patterns of nearly 50,000 kids. In the largest review of its kind, researchers ...

A major new study suggests that vegetarian and vegan diets are safe and healthy for children, as long as meals are carefully planned. The research, conducted by experts in Italy, the US, and Australia ...

It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many fascinating discoveries in the plant and animal kingdom that made headlines in 2025.

More families are exploring plant-based diets for their children, but a massive analysis of nearly 50,000 kids reveals a complicated picture. Children eating lacto-ovo-vegetarian and vegan diets tend ...

A Brazilian study has confirmed that Joseph’s Coat, a plant used for generations in folk medicine, can significantly reduce inflammation and arthritis symptoms in lab tests. Researchers observed less ...