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Dec. 23, 2024 — Researchers have named six new tree species based on comparisons made among collections of dried plant specimens from across the Neotropics. Of these six, three of the new ...

While it’s easier than ever to buy live plants online, sometimes, despite our best intentions, those live plants become, well, dead plants. Artificial plants — fake plants, silk plants ...

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After a sudden underwater earthquake, that releases thousands of prehistoric piranha just in time for spring break. As the spring breakers party at Lake Victoria the piranhas attack and local ...

Abstract: Soft origami continuum robots show great potential compared with traditional rigid robots because of their hyper-redundant deformation. However, motion control of these robots remains ...

Jan. 3, 2025 — Biologists have shown that the surfaces of plant leaves are coated with a diverse array of RNA molecules. The finding suggests that the RNA present ...

Parents need to know that Piranha 3DD is a sequel to 2010's surprisingly successful (and entertaining, in a very over-the-top way) Piranha 3D, which was itself a remake of a 1978 movie. While this one ...

Cuticular wax is the outermost hydrophobic barrier between plants and their environment. The ratio of wax components changes through the core shunt mechanism of the alkane-forming and alcohol ...

Plant biotechnology can be defined as the introduction of desirable traits into plants through genetic modification. Coating RNA- or DNA-loaded layered double hydroxide nanosheets with lysozyme ...

Parents need to know that Piranha 3D is a graphically gory remake of the 1978 cult favorite. The new version is very, very heavy on gore, with a stomach-turning sequence of post-piranha carnage -- ...

Beat the winter blues with gorgeous annuals, perennials, and shrubs that flower through the coldest days.