Hundreds of plants are protected by the Endangered Species Act, but moss is an underdog. There's only one type that has federal protection, but a group of scientists wants to change that.

The Indian Women Scientists’ Association (IWSA) in Vashi has created a unique "Rainforest 101" learning garden to demystify ...

A Georgia distillery with a conservation mission is getting national attention after being featured by Southern Living. The magazine recently spotlighted Longleaf Distilling Co., a craft distillery in ...

Professor Bo Liu, Department of Plant Biology, holds an Arabidopsis plant while Professor Jawdat Al-Bassam, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, holds a model of the augmin protein complex.

Adam Meyer receives funding from the National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Kristy Ferraro receives funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

Why should we avoid keeping turtles as pets? Turtles and tortoises, with their unique traits and tranquil demeanor, have often been sought-after exotic pets. Nevertheless, it's crucial to realize that ...

University of Florida experts warn that some popular plants sold in stores are invasive and harmful to the state's ecosystem. Eight common invasive plants found in Florida retail centers include ...

The strategy, known as synthetic biology, is gaining momentum globally as a conservation tool and human health solution, despite attracting some critics Through gene-editing, researchers in the field ...

More than a quarter of Connecticut's plant and wildlife species need more conservation research due to declining populations, threats, cultural importance or lack of data. That's according to the ...

It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many fascinating discoveries in the plant and animal kingdom that made headlines in 2025.

The search for life on Earth is speeding up, not slowing down. Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, revealing far more biodiversity than expected across animals, ...