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Japanese red elder plants safeguard their own survival when they drop fruits infested by Heterhelus beetle larvae, as well as the survival of these larvae. A Kobe University study changes the ...

As of 2026, more than 8,500 invasive species are established in the U.S., including plants, insects, reptiles, amphibians, ...

For flowering plants, reproduction is a question of the birds and the bees. Attracting the right pollinator can be a matter of survival – and new research shows how flowers do it is more intriguing ...

Amazon mollies don't need a man, and never will. A new study finds they can purge and repair genetic mutations that would ...

Villages can support many pollinators. simple spaces like gardens, parks, and wild plants provide food and nesting sites for ...

Last week, as I was scouring our backyard for signs of spring, I was pleasantly surprised to notice an inconspicuous purple flower popping up in a few isolated spots. The ...

What looks like a plant’s failed fruit may actually be a clever deal that lets both the plant and its pollinating beetles ...