It lies in wait for the unwary and can cause serious skin burns, ulcers, even blindness. Richard Baynes reports from the ...

Invasive plant species are non-native organisms that spread aggressively, displacing local flora, altering local ecosystems ...

Study involved collecting plants from disturbed habitats such as roadside and open spaces across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu ...

Bengaluru, has identified self-fertilisation, or uniparental reproduction, as a critical trait enabling plants to become invasive. Researchers examined 28 species from the daisy family, finding that ...

A study reveals self-fertilisation aids plant invasiveness, allowing single plants to establish new populations. Researchers ...

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has found strong evidence that a plant's ability to reproduce on its own—through ...

The Supreme Court last week upheld birthright citizenship in the U.S. so it’s pretty obviously time to bring you Part Two of ...

Could humans spread Earth life beyond our planet? Astrobiologists explain where extremophiles might survive and why the risks ...

Every annual that I planted at my house this year was red, white, or blue, and why not? It just seemed like the year to go all out. I know ...

SUMMER is well and truly here, and with that all-inclusive break booked, it’s time to dig out the swimwear. But if you are ...

Not all islands are surrounded by water. Some are ringed by wheat fields, highways, fences, suburbs and municipal boundaries. For the creatures trapped inside them, survival depends on ...

The International Academy of Astronautics has updated its protocols for confirming and announcing the discovery of alien life. New guidelines address the modern challenges of social media, ...