New research into the biomechanics of explosive seed dispersal in squirting cucumbers (Ecballium elaterium) reveals how these ...

Learn more about squirting cucumbers (Ecballium elaterium) and how their seeds explode out of them, which could lead to medical advancements.

New research into the biomechanics of explosive seed dispersal in squirting cucumbers (Ecballium elaterium) reveals how these plants have adapted a ...

Rabat - Scientists estimate that nearly two in five plant species face extinction and over 31% of the world’s 390,000 known ...

Scientists found forests need one to two centuries to adapt to climate changes, far slower than current global warming.

If the summer warmth has you itching to potter about in the garden, now is the ideal time to give your plants a once-over.

Invasive species cause over $26 billion of damage in North America every year. Here's how you can help minimize their impact.

Fall might be when Highbanks truly earns its reputation as one of central Ohio’s most spectacular natural areas. The diverse tree species – maple, oak, hickory, beech, and more – create a mosaic of ...

Many factors must interact perfectly to disperse the seeds efficiently without destroying the plant too early.

Conspiracy theorists have blamed the devastating flash floods in Texas on cloud seeding, a technique used to chemically induce rainfall. Scientists have dismissed the theories as baseless. A DW Fact ...

Whether it’s circulating on TikTok, shared by word of mouth, or buzzed about on the internet, we can confirm that some of ...