Dichotomous comes from the Greek word dichotomos, which means cut in half; divided in half, at least as it applies to how ...

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 ...

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

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

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