With the consequences of human activities pushing Earth into a sixth mass extinction, a team of biologists have calculated that plant and animal species are being wiped out so quickly that evolution cannot keep up. Human activities—including pollution, deforestation, overpopulation, poaching, warming oceans and extreme weather events tied to climate change—are predicted to drive so […]
It may seem like natural remedies are having a moment, but the trend is nothing new. Herbalism—the use of plants for their medicinal properties—has been around long before modern-day pharmacies, and certain sprigs and leaves are still touted for their healing powers. Whether you’re planning your next natural shopping trip or want to try growing […]
An invasive plant species whose sap can cause burns and blindness has spread to Virginia, CBS News reported Monday. Giant hogweed looks similar to common, harmless summer wildflowers like cow parsnip and Queen Anne’s lace. But it can grow to be 14 feet tall and its sap contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins that make any skin they […]
By Andrew Amelinckx Having a plant or two in your office can really brighten up your space. Studies have found that keeping plants at the office leads to heaps of positive benefits, including increased productivity, better memory retention and reduced stress. But not all of us are born green thumbs. That’s why we’ve pulled together […]
By Brian Barth The first of those is straightforward enough, and the second two are taken care of by planting nectar-rich flowers that bloom over a long period of the year. The foliage itself provides habitat—most insect pollinators like dense vegetation in which they can hide from predators and lay eggs—and the flowers provide the […]
Now that’s green energy. Dutch product designer Ermi van Oers and her team are working on the first atmospheric lamp powered by living plants. The Living Light does not require an electric socket. It can harvest its own energy through the photosynthetic process of the encased plant, which means the potential of this off-grid light […]
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