Under a scanning electron microscope, the plants that populate our world look more like alien planets.... READ ON
Even if you haven't heard of Luther Burbank, you've probably tasted his work.... READ ON
Terrariums are lot like aquariums, but without the fish ... and sometimes without the water. These little glass homes often house low-maintenance plants like moss and cacti. Here are 15 examples of unusual terrariums that will liven up any room. ... READ ON
These plants transform to trick the untrained eye.... READ ON
Many plant-based drugs—such as caffeine, cocaine, nicotine and morphine—are all made for the exact same reason: to fight off insects. Why exactly do humans love ingesting insect repellent so much?... READ ON
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Skip the red roses and try these unusual flower arrangements instead.... READ ON
Geckos and shrubs and sharks, oh my! 2013 was a big year for new species. Scientists found hundreds of them this year. Here are some of our favorites.... READ ON
Some of the most influential people who ever lived have had a fascination with Dionaea muscipula. Here are 11 facts guaranteed to inspire one of your own.... READ ON
At a triennial competition coordinated by Mosaïcultures International of Montréal, artists from around the world present arrangements of still-living plants atop mesh skeletons, creating towering exhibition pieces that put the best-trimmed privet hedges to shame.... READ ON
Only two people remain who are fluent in Ayapaneco—but they refuse to talk to each other.
