Stanford researchers discovered how plant cells decide whether to form breathing pores based on size and neighbor signals.

Canceling grants to STEM education not only threatens the students who miss out on chances to learn, but also society, which won’t benefit from the spark of inspiration these students receive.

For a decade, scientists have believed that plants sensed temperature mainly through specialized proteins, and mainly at ...

Common houseplants, such as lucky bamboo, pothos, and arrowhead vines, can be propagated in a glass of water using clean shears and liquid plant food.

Description: Can you grow potatoes from stem cuttings instead of seed potatoes? I tested it after a garden mishap — and it ...

The administration has cancelled funding for over 800 other STEM education projects funded by the National Science.

Moving beyond imitation Gauthier is a talented cook – he attracted a Michelin star while at Pimlico’s Roussillon in 2000, albeit cooking meat – who has done an excellent job of carving out a niche in ...

Home gardeners can prune away damaged plant stems and diseased branches at any time of year, but giving certain plants a significant trim in summer isn’t always the best choice. Although some ...

The Texas screwstem plant does not qualify as an endangered or threatened species, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will continue to provide conservation and research efforts.

Harvesting garlic isn’t quite as simple as yanking it out of the ground. To get the best flavor, longest storage life, and next year’s seed stock, a little care and timing go a long way.