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New species are more likely to emerge in extreme environment ‘coldspots’ rather than ‘hotspots’ like the Amazon rainforest
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse ‘hotspots’ of the world. Yet, it may not be the…
The invasive giant African land snail, which can grow to be 8 inches long, decimate agriculture, and carry parasites, has been spotted in Florida
The area is under a quarantine while Melon, the snail-sniffing Labrador, surveys the area for the i…
Kelsey Vlamis
This Caribbean island was once plagued with rats that destroyed the ecosystem. Now, plant biomass has increased 2,000% thanks to environmental group efforts.
The tiny island of Redonda was devastated by black rats and feral goats. In just a few years, the i…
Lloyd Lee
Mysterious Chinese seed packets are showing up all over the US, and the government is warning people not to plant them
At least 27 state agrictulture departments have reported the strange packets, which could contain i…
Graham Rapier
Scientists estimate 9,000 tree species are still unknown to them
Mysterious trees unknown to science have probably remained a secret because they're so rare. Their …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
Southeast Asian forests may be more resilient to climate change that we thought, new study offers hope
For decades, scientists believed that during the Last Glacial Maximum, roughly 19,000 years ago, So…
You can now use Snapchat's augmented reality camera to identify dog breeds and plant species
Users can now use Snapchat's Scan feature for identifying dog breeds, plant species, and nutrition …
Paige Leskin
Colorful fossils found in an Australian opal mine linked to a brand-new plant-eating species of dinosaur
Dr Phil Bell, a lead researcher from the University of New England in Armidale who co-authored the …
Rosie Perper,Rosie Perper
Refugees and war veterans are building a piece of Iraq in Philadelphia
Artists and a team of volunteers are constructing a traditional Iraqi building out of phragmites, o…
Charles Davis
10 types of low-maintenance philodendron plants that will add a unique pop to your plant collection
There are more than 500 types of philodendrons, but these 10 varieties are both easy to care for an…
L. Daniela Alvarez
India may get more answers to missing links as 347 new plant species and 424 new animal species discovered
Javadekar added that these new species will be important and open new avenues in the field of ecolo…
A tiny, invasive bug and the climate crisis are changing how guitars are made, and shifting the course of music history
Guitar-maker Fender says it's phasing out swamp ash, a storied wood used by rock legends like Jimmy…
Kelsey Vlamis
How to grow and care for an anthurium plant
Anthuriums are known for their colorful waxy spathes that look like flowers. This tropical plant pr…
L. Daniela Alvarez
Researchers discovered 20 new species of frogs, butterflies, snakes and more during an expedition in the Bolivian Andes
The expedition Bolivia's Zongo Valley was part of a Conservation International program to assess th…
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz
Restaurants from NYC to small-town Texas are shifting to plant-based menus - and customers can't get enough
While some restaurants just tried to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, others used the time to trade m…
Anna Keeve
How to grow and care for a monstera deliciosa plant
Monstera deliciosas, or Swiss cheese plants, grow into lush houseplants when they're watered every …
L. Daniela Alvarez
'The world's ugliest orchid' is among the plants that are new to science in 2020, and it looks like a rotten, gaping mouth
At least 156 plants were given names this year, but the most memorable is likely the one that scien…
Mia Jankowicz
How to grow and care for a bromeliad plant
Given their low-key care needs, bromeliads are great for people who forget about their plants but s…
Christine Clark
8 low-light houseplants that can tolerate even the darkest corners of your home
You can still be a proud plant parent, even if your home doesn't get a lot of natural light. Just c…
L. Daniela Alvarez
How to grow and care for a money tree
The money tree, which symbolizes good luck, requires a brightly lit area, well draining soil, and a…