A hefty tome, this book covers biomes ancient and modern. In an era where our connection to the natural world often feels fragmented, Atlas of Botany arrives as a sumptuous reminder of the botanical ...

In this study, the authors use microCT to image an intact hatchling octopus and segment major organ systems, including the vascular, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems. The resulting dataset ...

Leaf-cutter ants engage in sophisticated agriculture, cultivating fungi for sustenance in underground chambers. This ...

Certain drinks contain probiotics, prebiotics, and nutrients that support gut health by improving digestion and promoting a ...

New research on fungi suggests they could be demonstrating some form of intelligence, but not all experts are convinced ...

Naturekind: Language, Culture and Power Beyond the Human. by Melissa Leach, James Fairhead. Princeton University Press 2025. 272 pp. (paper) ISBN 978-0-691-27066-1. R ...

An international team of scientists from Queen Mary University of London, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the Biology Centre ...

Light doesn’t just help plants grow—it may also quietly hold them back. Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism where light strengthens the “glue” between a plant’s outer skin and its inner ...

Plants can tune into the sound of water to direct their roots towards it, or release toxins to make themselves less palatable ...

A specific cellular mechanism regulates the protein balance of plants, thereby influencing how they respond to environmental ...

Scientists discover how plants sense temperature using internal protein “thermostats,” helping roots grow and adapt to heat.

In 2011, The Scientist featured Bergmann’s early work on stomata development. She now uses new omics tools to explore the ...