Sunflowers don’t exactly “see” the sun in the way humans do with eyes, but they exhibit a fascinating behavior known…
The roots of monstera plants have been used to make a remedy for snakebite in Martinique, and parts of the plant…
Individual plant cells responded to the touch of a very fine glass rod by sending slow waves of calcium signals…
Onions make you cry because they contain a chemical irritant called syn-propanethial-S-oxide. When you cut into an onion, it releases…
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, a green, single-celled organism, has been widely employed as a model species in diverse fields. While algae have…
The most widely cultivated crop in the world — is under growing attack from harmful toxins. Across Europe, almost half…
Peas are a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. Other…
The health benefits of sprouts include improved digestion of both carbohydrates and proteins. Germination stimulates the release of enzymes to…
