A valuable book for botany students, but exactly how valuable?

Darwin's longstanding puzzle about reef productivity sparked ongoing research that reveals the complex dynamics sustaining coral symbioses and entire reef ecosystems.

Does the word 'new' add anything to the title of a botanical paper?

New research reveals the secret nightlife of moths, fluttering under cover of darkness to carry out their vital work as unsung heroes pollinating blackberry brambles.

Researchers have developed a novel filter, made from tannic-acid treated sawdust which may help reduce plastic pollution, while another approach has been presented to create a backyard-compostable bioplastic, using spirulina.

A new book explores the saviour of Thor and protector of cattle.

From the warmth of termites hastening wood decomposition to the surprising chill of fungi, our understanding of nature's temperature regulation gets a shake-up.

The environmental advantages of plant-based food are overshadowed by the ethical quandary posed by genetically-modified soybean.

The use of human excrement as plant fertiliser is gaining popularity as a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic fertilisers.

Peter Wohlleben takes a very human look at trees, but is it too human?

Plants are resilient, but even they are struggling with the increasing presence of microplastics.

A survey invites the public to suggest plants and animals for illustrating Ireland's passports, showing one way to raise appreciation for nature's diversity.