
Plants
Some redwood leaves make food while others drink water
The two types of leaves grow at different heights in trees at dry versus wet areas. They may help redwoods adapt to climate change.
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The two types of leaves grow at different heights in trees at dry versus wet areas. They may help redwoods adapt to climate change.
As climate change spurs forest tree growth, it also shortens trees’ lives. That results in a quicker release of climate-warming carbon back into the atmosphere.
Big bees buzz in Minecraft. In our world, blocky bees might starve and be stuck on the ground. Yet long ago, giant insects did roam our planet.
Photosynthesis turns sunlight into energy for plants. Scientists want to know more about it, imitate it — even improve it.
Two elements — nitrogen and phosphorus — help plants grow. When the soil doesn’t have them, farmers might add them in the form of fertilizer.
By mixing electronics with greenery, engineers have made plants that conduct electricity, detect bombs and send email.
Short nights and a genetic tweak helped novel corn reach record heights.
Coral reefs are under siege from threats ranging from climate change to explosives. But scientists are developing ways to rebuild reefs before they disappear.
Plants can make energy out of sunlight, all thanks to a pigment called chlorophyll.
People with sensitive teeth can find routine dental cleanings painful. But bubbles might pave way to no-touch — and pain-free — cleaning for these people.