The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, has turned 90. He celebrated his birthday on Sunday.

The UC Davis department of entomology and nematology is not the place you would normally expect to find a research scientist who is developing a completely new understanding of how ...

Snow banks help plants thrive in the mountains, providing water and nutrients for soil. But as climate change warms the atmosphere, their support systems are changing.

Chalkbeat reports that early childhood educators are addressing eco-anxiety by engaging kids in nature through hands-on ...

The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins go extinct.

Scientists at the University of Helsinki discovered how plants heal their protective outer layer, the periderm. The diffusion ...

Boost your curb appeal with gorgeous succulent porch ideas, from hanging baskets to creative planters that bring color and style to any home.

Is your laurel a lost cause? Rhododendron rickety? Margery Daughtrey and her true passion for plant pathology might have the ...

Neighbors began the restoration nearly 30 years ago. The city of Oakland has wrapped it up, hauling out trash and installing ...

Plants I use to fight insects in vining vegetables are marigolds and radishes. They give off a scent that repels the most ...

Clouds play an important role in regulating the climate. Bright ones at low altitudes generally reflect solar energy away, ...

Two life forms living together helped spark the evolution of all complex life. By learning to appreciate this process more ...