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A bee collects pollen from blossoms in a public garden in Vienna

Science Jan 12

Dreaming of spring gardening? Bees and other pollinators like a variety of flowers

By Laura Russo, The Conversation

Science Aug 28

Corn is seen in the field that belonged to the Gibson family farm businesses which was auctioned off by a court appointed ...
Yes, corn can sweat. And it may be why hot Midwestern summers are getting more humid

Corn sweat is the process by which corn plants release moisture into the air to stay cool, and it brings the Midwest a surge in humidity every summer. Now, climate change and evolving agriculture are making the phenomenon even stickier.

By Melina Walling, Associated Press

Health Jul 28

A dominant male chimpanzee listens to calls in Kibale National Park tropical rain forest
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Meet the wild chimpanzees revealing the medicinal properties of plants to researchers

Scientists are uncovering the healing power of plants with help from an unlikely source: chimpanzees. For years, researchers at the University of Oxford have taken samples of plants favored by injured wild chimps to learn about their medicinal properties. Sangeeta…

Science May 25

A goat with an arrow wound nibbles the medicinal herb dittany.
How humans learned to self-medicate with certain plants by observing animals

The term zoopharmacognosy — meaning "animal medicine knowledge" — was invented in 1987, but humans have watched animals self-medicate for thousands of years and made medical discoveries along the way.

By Adrienne Mayor, The Conversation

Science Apr 07

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Climate change is shifting plant growth zones. Here’s what to know for your garden this year

As climate change warms the Earth, plant hardiness zones are shifting northward. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness zone map, which shows where various plants will grow across the country.

By Matt Kasson, The Conversation

Feb 08

These pansies are evolving to rely less on pollinators. Here’s why that may spell trouble

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

Pollinator populations have plummeted across the globe. In their absence, research has shown that flowering plants can evolve to rely more heavily on themselves to reproduce.

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Jan 26

How to make the perfect cup of tea, according to chemistry

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

"Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea" author Michelle Francl spoke to PBS NewsHour about the chemistry that goes into making and flavoring tea, and how to wield this “science of change” to brew yourself the perfect cup.

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Apr 22

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What it takes to save some of the world’s most threatened plant species

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Solveig Rennan

According to scientists, 80 percent of the Earth’s living species are unknown to humans. Even as more are identified, more are disappearing — and sometimes, we don’t know what’s being lost until it’s too late. This Earth Day, we begin…

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Apr 15

PHOTOS: Unusually wet winter kicks off colorful ‘Superbloom’ in Western states

By Julie Watson, Associated Press

A series of powerful storms dumped record amounts of rain and snow across California, setting prime conditions for millions of dormant seeds to sprout. Botanists say wildflowers are expected to be blooming well into May, with some areas just starting.

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Mar 19

How climate change is throwing off key timing for wildflowers and trees in spring

By Richard B. Primack, Benjamin R. Lee, Tara K. Miller, The Conversation

Many beloved wildflowers bloom in early spring, while trees are still bare and the flowers have access to sunlight.

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