In this clip I am teaching my kindergarteners about the parts of a plant during our final virtual science class of the year.

A 7th grade science class at Bay Middle School grows hydroponic lettuce their classmates can have for lunch.

Scientists have discovered one of the earliest examples of a winged seed, granting insight into the origin and early evolution of wind dispersal strategies in plants. Scientists have discovered one of ...

Day to day, it might be tempting to take plants for granted. But you'd do so at your peril; our leafy brethren are staggeringly complex, as revealed when they're put under the microscope. To give ...

An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams. The innovation could lead to more environmentally ...

Say you’re on a desert island on a quest for buried treasure. You’ve lost your map and run out of clues. Now you have two options: you could walk around with a shovel, digging holes at random and ...

Summer is a time for farmer’s markets, supermarkets teeming with warm-weather produce—and sticker shock at the high prices for organic offerings. This begs the question whether organic fruits and ...

Prebiotics are fibers that feed friendly gut bacteria, helping them make short-chain fatty acids that support colon cells and metabolic health. Some examples of prebiotic-rich foods include chicory ...

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Missouri 2026 Basketball Commits page provides updates on recruitment and commitments for Missouri Tigers basketball team.

Chronic inflammation can last longer than needed and is linked to diseases like diabetes and cancer. However, dietary choices may influence it. Some research has found that ginger, garlic, turmeric ...

Confetti flies around the countdown clock during the first public New Year's event since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, at Times Square, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New ...