The discipline of classification and taxonomy involves the grouping of organisms into categories based on different properties including size, shape and gene sequences. Classification can help to ...

Rhododendrons add color and textural interest to any garden. Blooming in primary or pastel hues, they are evergreen, ...

The most common lilac is Syringa vulgaris, or tree lilac. Native to east Asia and south-east Europe, it was much loved by the Edwardians and was widely grown in suburban gardens before going out of ...

Two recently discovered bird fossils from the Late Jurassic Zhenghe Fauna demonstrate that highly derived bird-like features and the origin of birds appeared much earlier in the Jurassic period ...

The music lineup this year features genres ranging from soul to jazz, afrobeats and country. The Lilac Festival celebrates 127 years and will run from May 9-18. The festival features events such ...

The Lilac Festival will run for ten days in a row, from Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 18. Organizers also announced local supporting talent during a release party on March 6. Some of the local ...

Ornithologists noted this behavior with the genus name “Lanius,” which means “butcher ... this day I have only spent 10 minutes watching that single individual in my lilac bush. Other birders across ...

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The government of India is drafting a taxonomy for sustainable investments, with a draft, covering six key sectors, expected by the end of March. China, the European Union, and others have implemented ...