About 3.7 billion years ago, a string of naturally occurring amino—the same kind that astronomers have found in meteorites ...

Plants have small pores on the underside of their leaves, known as stomata. When the sun rises, these pores open and the ...

The timing of plants' root placement is due to autophagy, the recycling pathway many people associate with health benefits ...

A new study combining satellite imagery with genetic analysis reveals that climate and land use changes are driving increased ...

Shape and symmetry help determine where a leaf lands — and if the tree it came from can recoup the leaf’s carbon as it decomposes.

Fungi are considered a promising source of biodegradable materials. Researchers have developed a new material based on a fungal mycelium and its own extracellular matrix. This gives the biomaterial ...

A fungus, known as Epichloë, has recently shown the potential to help crops thrive under challenging conditions ...

Fungi are considered a promising source of biodegradable materials. Empa researchers have developed a new material based on a fungal mycelium and its ...