Plants do more than photosynthesize – some of them make gold. In a boreal forest in northern Finland, scientists found tiny gold particles inside Norway spruce needles. Plants like the Norway spruce ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look forward to ...

Scientists made real plants glow by putting tiny light-storing particles into their leaves - no batteries or gene editing needed.

A federal court in the U.S. has favored Holtec International, which was defending its right to discharge the Indian Point plant’s nuclear waste into the Hudson River.

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at using virtual power plants to curb blackouts and Jane Goodall’s call to action on protecting the natural environment.

When Natalie Exum looks at luggage, she sees dirty shoes. Exum, an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said suitcase wheels are similar to soles. Both trap and ...

Which plant hormones are critical in responding to drought conditions? How do plant hormone responses adjust to environmental changes? An article published in the journal Trends in Plant Science ...

Brown recluse spiders move in during the fall. Know where they live, keep them out of your home and avoid a bite. What you need to know in ...

BASF to keep catalyst unit longer, BP and ExxonMobil join European ethylene suit, Ansa raises more money for DNA synthesis, and more ...

Members of the South Haven community are fighting a request by Oncor, the utility company, to build a 200-foot communications tower and remove ...

Many types of herbal tea, including peppermint, fennel, and dandelion, offer gut health benefits, such as alleviating nausea, constipation, bloating, and indigestion.