How plants decide their size: Study maps plant growth strategies across roots, leaves, and stems

What makes plants grow to a certain size? From the tiniest cells to whole leaves, roots, and stems, growth has to be ...
University of Wyoming

STEM-ology Provides Controlled Environment Agriculture Activities for All Ages This Month

STEM-ology, a monthly series of themed science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) events for all ages, continues this month at the University of Wyoming, with events including Toddler ...
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Irish households warned over deadly plant that could spread widely after weather alert

Japanese knotweed is often seen as one of the most destructive plants in the country. It can cause serious structural damage to homes and concerns over its spread are so severe that failing to deal ...
The Robot Report

The power of STEM: Shaping the next generation

Podcast guests discuss STEM education and robotics competitions' impact on reshoring, innovation, and workforce development.

Non-native plant species adapt to natural ecosystems faster than expected

Over time, non-native plant species increasingly integrate into native food webs. Their region of origin or relatedness to ...

CAM photosynthesis discovered in carnivorous plants

Carnivorous plants of the genus Pinguicula (butterworts) from Mexico apparently use the same water-saving photosynthesis type as many succulent plants, such as cacti. Botanists from the SNSB and LMU ...