You can help measure the ocean’s health with this homemade gadget
A Secchi disk is a white circle that helps scientists understand how much phytoplankton is in a body of water. Follow these steps to make and use your own.
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11 fiery shots of fall foliage around the US
Think outside the Northeast this fall foliage season and experience the yellow quaking aspens out West, the orange cottonwoods in the Southwest, and the red wildflowers of the Arctic tundra.
These parasitic plants force their victims to make them dinner
Parasitic plants make up about 1 percent of flowering species within the plant kingdom and their quirks and tricks continue to come with surprises. Some parasitic plants are now potentially evolving to be so dependent on their host plants, that they are losing sizable amounts of genomes related to basic biological processes like photosynthesis. The […]
The easiest, most basic DIY plant hanger you can make
Follow these steps to make an DIY hanging planter that’s easy to make and beautiful to keep around your home.
Future leaping robots could take a cue from seed-launching witch hazel plants
Despite their small size, witch hazel seed pods pack a powerful punch. Here’s how their ‘weird, complex’ design could advance robotics.
How to keep tree sap from ruining your car’s paint
Learning how to get tree sap off your car safely is essential to maintaining your car’s glossy look throughout the warmer months of the year.
These meat-eating plants are masters of deception
The US Botanic Garden’s carnivorous plant collection features sticky traps, digestive juices, and sweet-smelling lures.
Are ‘mother trees’ real?
The Mother Tree Project popularized the idea that older trees nourish younger trees using fungal networks. But the research is under debate.
9 native grasses that will revitalize your sad, water-wasting lawn
Native types of grass typically need less water than non-native grasses. Plus, they can make your lawn more fun. Here are nine options.
Make your own seed bombs to garden on the go
A perfect excuse to play with mud, making your own seed bombs will help spread your area’s native plants and promote its biodiversity.