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In a groundbreaking study, Chinese researchers have revealed how a single plant cell can develop into a full organism, ...
I spent a recent morning immersed shoulder-deep in that humble hayfield with a team of Smithsonian scientists, and they ...
For the first time, Chinese scientists have fully revealed how a single plant somatic cell develops into a complete plant. This achievement not only solves the century-old mystery of the mechanism ...
Researchers have uncovered key genetic regulators in plant stem cells, offering new insights into crop size and resilience ...
Anemones make lovely additions to your cutting garden or landscape beds because their ethereal blooms can last for up to 8 ...
Gardeners in warmer regions might be interested to know that there's one popular herb that can be planted in the fall, but it ...
Employers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics—commonly called the STEM industries—continue to struggle to ...
Corpse plants definitely earn their nickname. Their pungent odors attract not only the carrion insects—beetles and flies ...
First, a confession: pruning is my all-time favourite gardening task. I love the sound of well-sharpened secateurs slicing a ...
The third week of September is National Houseplant Week, and it's a great time to explore kokedama. This Japanese practice ...
When parents talk to their children about their STEM-related interests and share their knowledge, children are more likely to learn that they can grow up to be both a parent and a STEM person. This ...
Hydrangeas are usually hardy enough to thrive without much attention, but one gardening task can ruin their flowers if it is ...