Disruptions in daily light cycles can throw tea plants' internal rhythms into disarray—undermining their ability to photosynthesize efficiently. In a new study, researchers used a mathematical model ...

Before we get carried away with what plants can actually do to purify air, most modern science suggests you'd need hundreds of plants to make a significant difference in air quality. But tech startup ...

Scientists have created glow-in-the-dark succulents that can recharge with sunlight and shine for hours, rivaling small night lights. Unlike costly and complex genetic engineering methods, this ...

Succulents glow in shades of red, green, blue, and more after being infused with afterglow phosphor particles that absorb and slowly release light. CREDIT: Liu et al., Matter 2025 Get the Popular ...

Snake plants are hardy, making them ideal for beginner houseplant growers. They're not infallible, however, and where in your ...

Glow-in-the-dark plants bright enough to light up streets at night may sound like the stuff of science fiction or fantasy. But scientists have already made plants that emit a greenish glow. They are ...

Too much sun can ruin photosynthesis, scorching plants and other organisms that depend on capturing sunlight for energy.

Something special happens when art and science collide — when curiosity meets craft, when precision research meets unpredictable artisanry. That’s exactly what’s taking shape this fall at Holden ...

Never to be outshone — literally, in this case — Chinese scientists have one-upped American researchers and their bioluminescent petunias with what they’re calling world’s first multi-colored glowing ...

Zak Peters’s business began when he realized that the cannabis plants in his Massachusetts basement seemed to grow better when he played music for them. “I don’t know why, but they loved Radiohead so ...

Well, nine years later, artificial intelligence in agriculture isn’t just for the scientists. A tool developed by the four ...