Plant Life

November 5, 2023

New Plant Discovery in Arunachal Pradesh: Meet the Lysionotus Ziroensis!

Tucked away in the lush, green folds of Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district, a new botanical wonder has emerged. Meet Lysionotus ziroensis, the latest addition to the family of epiphytic plants that

OKNP botanists Devin Rodgers and Toby Shaya

Discovery·Plant Life

Kentucky’s Latest Natural Marvel: The Carnivorous Sundew Makes Its Debut

Kentucky’s plant scene just got more interesting! The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP) has found something special – a carnivorous plant, the Round-leaved Sundew, right in our backyard. This isn’t just a new plant; it’s a whole new perspective

November 13, 2023

Choctaw Nation’s Heirloom Seeds Set for Space Station in Groundbreaking NASA Mission!

Plant Life·Space·USA

The Choctaw Nation and NASA are teaming up in a historic move, sending Choctaw heirloom seeds to the International Space Station(ISS). This November, the

The Deceptive Dangers of Pokeweed: A Threat to Home and Health

Nature·Plant Life

Pokeweed, or pokeberry, is a plant with striking purple berries that pose a serious health risk if ingested, particularly for children and pets. Known

Energy·Plant Life·Science

DNA Vector Redesign Doubles Plant Transformation Efficiency and Boosts Fungal Edits by 400% for Biofuels and CRISPR

A simple change to a bacterial DNA delivery system has created a 100% improvement in plant transformation and a 400% boost in fungal modifications, according to research published in Nature Biotechnology. The

Karmactive Staff

November 20, 2024

Photo of Bradshaw's lomatium, Bradshaw's desert parsley (Lomatium bradshawii)

Activism·Conservation·Nature·Plant Life

Bradshaw’s Lomatium in Crisis: Camas Meadows Golf Course Destroys 4 Million Rare Plants, Wiping Out 90% of Global Population

The Camas Meadows Golf Course in Washington state has destroyed approximately 4 million Bradshaw’s lomatium plants (Lomatium bradshawii), eliminating nearly 90% of the global population of this rare prairie herb. The destruction

Govind Tekale

November 14, 2024

Activism·Conservation·News·Plant Life

Nevada Lithium Mine Faces Lawsuit Over Threat to Endangered Plant, Indigenous Lands, and Sacred Sites Amid U.S. Approval

A coalition of environmental organizations and Western Shoshone tribal representatives filed a lawsuit on October 31, 2024, against the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over its authorization of the Rhyolite Ridge

Rahul Somvanshi

November 11, 2024

Dr Laura Cinti next to the E. woodii at Kew Gardens

Artificial Intelligence·Conservation·Plant Life

Scientists Use AI in Race Against Extinction to Find ‘Loneliest Plant’s’ Last Mate: Discover How Much of the Forest They’ve Covered

It is known as the loneliest plant, one of the most endangered species in the world with only male specimens remaining. Now, a team from the University of Southampton is determined to

Rahul Somvanshi

June 6, 2024

The world’s mangrove ecosystems cover about 150 thousand km2 along mainly tropical, sub-tropical and some warm temperate coasts of the world. About 15% of the world’s coastlines are covered by mangroves. Photo Credit: IUCN

Climate·Nature·Plant Life

50% of Mangrove Ecosystems Could Collapse by 2050—Urgent IUCN Warning

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) published a study on Wednesday revealing that half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climate change, deforestation, and

Rahul Somvanshi

May 23, 2024

The Avenue of the Baobabs.(Source: flickr)

Nature·Plant Life

Baobab: The 3,000-Year-Old African Giant Defying the Odds in Harsh Climates

In nature, the fittest survives. The baobab tree is one of the best examples of how to survive in harsh conditions. Its scientific name is Adansonia digitata. It is a deciduous tree

Govind Tekale

May 7, 2024

Climate·Nature·Plant Life

113,806 Trees Reveal: U.S. Forests’ Stark East-West Divide in Climate Response

Researchers J. Aaron Hogan and Jeremy W. Lichstein conducted a thorough review of data from the U.S. Forest Service that illuminated the significant and varied effects of climate change on forests throughout

Govind Tekale

January 17, 2024

Andes Cloud Forest, Photo Source Flicker

Climate·Plant Life·Science

New Study Reveals the Silent Role of Forests in the Climate Change Fight

In the ongoing global pursuit of sustainable solutions to combat climate change, recent studies have illuminated the pivotal role that diverse forests play in the intricate web of carbon capture and greenhouse

Karmactive Staff

December 11, 2023

Plant Life·Pollution

Satellite Research Shows Reduced Weekend Pollution Boosts Plant Growth in Europe

As Europe grapples with escalating concerns about air quality, a groundbreaking study conducted by Lorenzo Rosa and his team at the Carnegie Institute for Science sheds light on a potential solution. A

Karmactive Staff

November 29, 2023

Plant Life

The Puppet Master Revealed: Unraveling the Mystery of Bulbophyllum Macrorhopalon

A video posted by the Instagram page Orchids of Kurt closely examines and depicts “The Puppet Master,” Bulbophyllum macrorhopalon. Indigenous to New Guinea, this species thrives in montane forests at elevations around

Karmactive Staff

November 24, 2023

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