Scale insects are one of the most common and tenacious pest of ornamental plants. “Scales are tiny insects that appear ...

The blooming of flowers and the release of their fragrance are key factors that determine the reproductive success of plants. For successful ...

Pollen may be widely disliked, but it is a living, essential part of plant reproduction, carrying genetic material through ...

Scientists have discovered a plant that tricks birds with fake berries. The vine Dioscorea melanophyma mimics real fruit, ...

Potentially harmful chemicals can contaminate untreated water used in recycling plants to clean plastics before they're ...

New science is showing that nature’s vital pollinators are smarter than we ever imagined. Here’s why that discovery should ...

Thousands of species produce genetically identical (clonal) offspring through asexual reproduction 1. However, asexual reproduction is much less common than sexual reproduction is, partly because it ...

The government will increase the number of cattle artificially inseminated more than sixfold by 2028The government plans to increase the number of cattle artificially inseminated more than sixfold ...

Water used to wash recycling materials in the study became progressively darker as it was reused. Photo courtesy of Greg ...

Water used to wash recycling materials in the study became progressively darker as it was reused. Photo courtesy of Greg ...

Rodents are commonly regarded as pests, typically in the form of rats scavenging in rubbish bins or mice seeking refuge in ...

North Carolina supports one of the largest black bear populations in the southeastern United States. These animals can be ...