While a lot of people probably think of houseplants as nothing more than decorations—pets can mistake them as food or toys.

Down at the Peconic Community School in Cutchogue, the kids were busy tromping around outdoors exploring the snow-filled ...

Abstract: Soft grippers are adaptable and inherently safe, while their performance is typically limited by inherent softness, driving methods, and gripping modes. Inspired by the rapid closing ...

From weird dreams to unexpected bathroom schedules, here's what actually goes down when you load up on plants. So you're eating more plants. Maybe you went full vegan, maybe you're just doing Meatless ...

Nature has many lethal predators that would love to eat you. Most of these are animals. But what about plants? Well, there's ...

Harvard researchers have discovered that cycads—one of the oldest living lineages of seed plants—heat up their reproductive organs to attract beetle pollinators and the insects possess infrared ...

There are many plants that are likely to attract ants into your garden, from fruit and oak trees to gorgeous flowers that bring rainbow hues to your beds every single season. And while your first ...

IF YOU’VE NOTICED an increase in pest pressure in the garden over the past few years, you’re not alone. Warming temperatures mean that all sorts of insects are more likely to survive the winters and ...

The video explores the weirdest things that have triggered a Venus flytrap’s deadly snap. It reveals how insects aren’t the only victims caught inside its leafy jaws. Researchers break down the ...

Picture stepping outside and breathing in fresh, wonderful scents, without swatting away bugs every few minutes. Some plants naturally keep insects at bay, letting you enjoy your outdoor space in ...