Sometimes plants are so similar to each other that the methods developed by 18th century scientist Carl Linnaeus for identifying species are not enough. Completely new species of daisies have been ...

Water, a molecule essential for life, has unusual properties—known as anomalies—that define its behavior. However, there are ...

The megafires that tore through Australia's forests in 2019–20 burnt more than 10 million hectares. The tragedy prompted a ...

Environmental DNA harvested from the ocean, land and air can help scientists monitor wildlife. The challenge is figuring out how to interpret this eDNA.

The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn.

In the long term, increased carbon dioxide reduces the number of plant species by worsening the effects of nitrogen pollution ...