New technique reduces nicotine levels, harmful compounds simultaneously in tobacco
Researchers have developed a new technique that can alter plant metabolism. Tested in tobacco plants, the technique showed that it could reduce harmful chemical...
Where will the world’s next Zika, West Nile or Dengue virus come from?
Scientists have identified wildlife species that are the most likely to host flaviviruses such as Zika, West Nile, dengue and yellow fever. They created...
Where does the special scent of thyme and oregano come from?
Thyme and oregano are not only popular herbs for cooking, but also valuable medicinal plants. Their essential oils contain thymol and carvacrol which impart...
Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Extraordinary treefrog discovered in the Andes of Ecuador
A dazzling new species of treefrog was discovered at a remote tabletop mountain in the Ecuadorian Andes. The new species has an extraordinary characteristic,...
Team succeeds in culturing the pygmy zebra octopus
Researchers report culturing methods for the pygmy zebra octopus, an emerging laboratory research organism.
Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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Knowing how cells grow and divide can lead to more robust and productive plants
In contrast to mammals, where the body plan is final at birth, the formation of new root branches ensures that the root system keeps...
Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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British shoppers told to buy white eggs, not brown
The idea is that it will reduce animal suffering, but it's more complicated than that.
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