Advances in organ and computer models are raising the prospect that some animal experiments could be eliminated. But there ...

Abstract: This paper reviews the origin, development and use of air-coupled ultrasonic techniques for the study of plant leaf tissues and their water relations. The two techniques proposed so far are ...

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 ...

Scientists have unearthed in Canada’s province of Nova Scotia the skull of a creature dating to about 307 million years ago that is one of the oldest-known plant-eating land vertebrates, representing ...

Did you know there's an animal that's part vegetable? Here's why... The Costasiella sea slug above – also known as the ‘leaf sheep’ and ‘Shaun-the-sheep slug’ - is a photosynthetic animal. It spends ...

A Eurasian penduline tit sits at the entrance of a hanging nest made from soft plant fibers and down. The bird carefully watches its surroundings before moving in or out through a small opening. This ...

Protein is essential for everything from repairing muscle to supporting immune function. But theres ongoing debate about the best source plants (such as legumes, nuts, and soy) or animals (poultry, ...

Melissa Bauernfeind was born in NYC and got her degree in Journalism from Boston University. She lived in San Diego for 10 years and is now back in NYC. She loves adventure and traveling the world ...

A recent study of 2,000 adults has revealed that one in five houseplant owners regularly converse with their indoor greenery throughout the day. The research, commissioned by the Plants and Flowers ...