A flash of bright orange on a rocky outcrop might not look like much, but for paleontologists it could be a beacon pointing ...

Colorful lichen living on dinosaur bones reflect infrared light that can be detected by drones, which might lead to finds in remote areas.

An enigmatic group of fossil organisms has finally been identified—and is changing the story of how plants took root on land ...

The seasons are changing from fall to winter, and one of the major changes to the environment is that the deciduous trees ...

If you are concerned about your plant not fruiting, this is likely due to the absence of male flowers, which provide the ...

Plants can be quite tough—they’ll survive forgetful caretakers, aggressive pets, and other potentially life-threatening ...

Popova tells us lichen are facile, able to thrive on rocks or clam shells, on sand in barren deserts, and on mountains above ...

In our complete guide to bird lifecycles, we lead you from nesting and hatching all the way back to the mating season.

The ‘Lichenology Lab’ at a corner of the Department of Botany at Maharaja’s College, Kochi, is unassuming at first sight. A few steel cupboards have been packed against its walls and cardboard boxes, ...

Vibrant orange-coloured lichens are helping scientists discover dinosaur fossils in Canada, according to a new study published today [3 November] in Current Biology. An international team of ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...