Plant Life

August 2, 2023

Quarantine Expanded: Michigan Wages War on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has broadened its interior quarantine for the hemlock woolly adelgid, a pervasive threat to the state’s 170 million hemlock trees. Effective from August 1,

Marine Life·Nature

Earth’s Largest Single Organism: Understanding Underwater Giant Posidonia australis, Guarding Earth’s Oceans

Posidonia australis, a seagrass found in Shark Bay, Western Australia, holds the title of the largest single living organism on Earth, spanning nearly 200 square kilometers. This colossal seagrass meadow stretches 112 miles in length and intriguingly, is genetically identical

August 6, 2023

Protecting 79% of the Earth’s Remaining Natural Vegetation Natura: Guarding Our Biodiversity

Climate·Nature·News

In today’s day and age, there is an urgent necessity to meet global climate, conservation, and biodiversity goals outlined by the United Nations. A

Mangrove Restoration to Protect Iraq’s Coastline and Biodiversity: Reviving the Marshlands

Asia·Conservation·Nature

Aymen al-Rubaye, an agricultural engineer, is leading a project in southern Iraq that aims to restore mangrove forests in the Khor al-Zubair mudflats, a

The image shows a petri dish containing small clusters of green moss-like material in a clear liquid. Photo Source- Janine Fürst-Jansen

Plant Life

Hornwort Genomes Reveal 450-Million-Year Plant Evolution Secrets

Scientists have unlocked new insights into one of Earth’s oldest surviving plant groups, offering clues about how plants first conquered land. A global research team, led by the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI)

Govind Tekale

January 24, 2025

Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) winged adult 4th instar nymph (red body).

Infestation·USA

Spotted Lanternfly Takes Hold in Wayne County—What’s Next for Michigan’s Million Dollar Grape Industry?

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced on Wednesday that the invasive spotted lanternfly had been discovered in Wayne County, with a few more discoveries in Monroe and Oakland

Sunita Somvanshi

September 13, 2024

Nature·Plant Life·USA

Climate, Caterpillars, and Canopies: Unraveling Tongass Forest’s Battle with Budworms

The seemingly idyllic Tongass National Forest has been under siege. In the wake of a major blackheaded budworm infestation, countless acres of the expansive forest were stripped of their greenery, leaving a

Govind Tekale

July 28, 2023

Nature·Plant Life

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

Pokeweed, or pokeberry, is a plant with striking purple berries that pose a serious health risk if ingested, particularly for children and pets. Known to grow almost anywhere in the U.S., except

Govind Tekale

July 25, 2023

Nature·Science

Beyond the Buzz: How Honey Bee Pollination Affects Native Plant Fitness

The San Diego region is renowned as a global biodiversity hotspot. It boasts a diverse array of plant and animal species. Bees, as key pollinators, play a crucial role in maintaining the

Karmactive Staff

July 11, 2023

Asia·Nature·News

Unique Underground Palm Species Discovered in Borneo: Unearthed Beauty

A unique plant species called Pananga subterranea, which is the only known member of the palm family to flower and fruit almost entirely underground, has been discovered by researchers at the Royal

Govind Tekale

July 8, 2023

Nature·Science

Nature’s Hidden Rhythm: Trees’ Pulsating Heartbeat Challenges Traditional Beliefs

Owing to research done recently that revealed a pulsation-like phenomenon occurring in trees, the notion of trees having a heartbeat has gained attention. These pulsations, observed through advanced monitoring techniques such as

Govind Tekale

June 28, 2023