The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

Now is a good month to plant early potatoes and sow hardier veg like beetroot direct outdoors. Hardy annuals such as cornflowers and poppies can also now be sown direct outside, where they are to ...

Finalised by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on January 13, the rule benefits a broad group, including immigrants, refugees, green card holders, and spouses of H-1B and L-1 visa holders.

The snowy owl is a case in point. The large, handsome bird breeds across the Arctic, including land in Canada, Alaska, Russia, Norway and Greenland. It's extremely difficult for scientists to ...

Choosing between animal and plant protein sources depends on several factors, including your individual nutrition goals, dietary preferences, and the cultural or ethical values that shape your eating ...

For an earlier show of flowers, sow sweet peas and cosmos indoors, ready to plant seedlings outdoors in spring. This time of year is also perfect for planting bare-root trees and shrubs, saving money ...

The rare plant – scientific name amorphophallus titanum, but also known as “Titan Arum” or “bunga bangkai” in Indonesia where it grows wild – began to bloom on Thursday, giving off an ...

WILLIAMSBURG, MI – A rehabilitated snowy owl will be released to its natural habitat on Saturday after two months with a Northern Michigan raptor center. Rescued on Nov. 26 near Acme and Elk ...

Putricia has been placed behind a velvet rope in Sydney's botanic gardens An endangered plant known as the "corpse flower" for its putrid stink is blooming in Australia - and captivating the ...

To his surprise, the owl now known as Archimedes survived. Rio Alto Water District wastewater management plant worker Billy Schatz waded into knee-deep sewage to rescue 'Archimedes' on Dec.