Scientists at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Australia have described two new species of fungi, Peziza austroechinospora and Peziza meridionalis with the assistance of DNA sequencing, highlighting ...

An international research team led by Konrad Meister from Boise State University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research has identified a new class ...

Oak trees are vital for wildlife in our area in many ways, but the Metroparks are currently removing all the dead ones to ...

How can homeowners determine whether a tree is in poor health, and poses a threat of disaster during bad weather events such as the recent major overnight rain and heavy winds that occurred on March ...

Here in Vermont, we know spring has officially arrived when the snowdrops peak out from the gravelly roadsides, the red maple ...

Are mushrooms vegetarian or non-vegetarian? The question often comes up because mushrooms are fungi, not plants. Here's the science behind mushrooms and why they are usually considered vegetarian food ...

Zinnias are one of the easiest flowers to grow, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring. These types show the true range ...

Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals.

A dietitian shares the surprising impact eating mushrooms had on her well-being.

A meningitis outbreak has caused panic and concern in the United Kingdom after two students have died and 11 others are seriously ill in hospital. Health authorities note that the outbreak is linked ...

Recycling bin filled with plastic bottles emphasizes waste management and environmental awareness. Image in public domain.