Trees with white flowers have a way of lifting and lightening a garden’s mood—as well as soothing the mood of the gardener.

Apr. 1, 2025 — A group of diatom species belonging to the Nitzschia genus, gave up on photosynthesis and now get their carbon straight from their environment, thanks to a bacterial gene picked ...

Kyōdai Bonsai, open by appointment in Portland, offers a variety of bonsai species from high-end, collector-level trees to options for beginners. A website is still in the works, but interested ...

Apr. 1, 2025 — Scientists have released new and more accurate genome sequences for five species of duckweed. Their research reveals the specific genes responsible for some of the plant's most ...

IUCN is the foremost authority for the classification, monitoring and conservation of endangered species worldwide. The Global Marine and Polar Programme (GMPP) supports the work of the Species ...

Species numbers are clearly declining The findings of the study are unequivocal and leave no doubt as to the devastating impact that humans are having on biodiversity worldwide. "We analyzed the ...

De-extinction, the science of resurrecting extinct species, is progressing in leaps and bounds. Here are six creatures that researchers could bring back to life — and one they've already revived.

Hawthorn is also reported to improve mood, strength and energy with regular use. From an energetic standpoint, hawthorn eases ...

Keep in mind that many berry-bearing plants have several varieties, and while some may be native to your area, others could be imported cultivars—and some species go by different colloquial names in ...

This is the only penguin species found north of the equator and in the Galápagos. Penguins are threatened by pollution, bycatch and climate change. Introduced species, such as dogs, carry diseases ...

While all species and natural environments are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that tangible outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.