In 2021, MSU plant biologist Lars Brudvig dug for one of the Beal bottles to continue the seed germination study, first done by Wiiliam J. Beal in the 19th century. For nearly 150 years, researchers ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Under the cover of darkness, a team of scientists set out into a ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- In an effort to fight floods and conserve water, the Houston area is getting its very own native seed mix. The idea is to replace Saint Augustine and Bermuda grass with plants ...

As temperatures increase and snowpack declines, many alpine plants are at risk of extinction. Though adapted to harsh ...

In 1879, botanist William J. Beal filled 20 bottles with soil and seeds and buried them on what is now Michigan State University’s campus grounds. In April 2021, the 16th bottle was unearthed, and its ...

WILLIAMS, Minn. — The economics of "gasifying" biomass and making electricity look like a no-brainer to Brent Benike. "The issue is demonstrating that we can take these biomass products and make them ...

Scientists participating in one of the longest-running active scientific experiments have discovered a surprising hybrid plant hiding among seeds buried at a secret location on a university campus ...

Paco Calvo, a researcher at Spain’s University of Murcia, is on a mission. According to New Scientist, he’s attempting to build a solid scientific framework for understanding “plant neurobiology,” ...

The uncrewed Artemis I spacecraft mission around the moon has finally been launched by NASA, after being delayed for months by technical problems and Hurricane Ian. Aboard is a Michigan State ...

Every 20 years under the cover of darkness, scientists dig up seeds that were stashed 142 years ago beneath a college campus. By Cara Giaimo On Thursday morning, several hours before sunrise, Marjorie ...

According to a new study, banana peel-based fertilizer outperforms chemical products and produces taller, healthier plants ...