Researchers in Hong Kong and the UK have revealed how one species of self-propelling microbes can actively change the path of their swimming motions, depending on how much light they receive.

Buttercrunch lettuce, a beloved butterhead variety, thrives in specific light conditions that directly impact its growth, ...

After the column was published, I learned that the period of time during our northern hemisphere winter, when daylight hours ...

Airports are testing algae-filled bioreactors as a biological alternative to conventional air filtration, targeting the headaches, fatigue, and respiratory irritation collectively known as sick ...

Hydrilla.org publishes ecological analysis documenting how Hydrilla verticillata transforms freshwater ecosystems through measurable alterations to physical, chemical, and biological processes, ...

To survive in areas where it is difficult to photosynthesize, some organisms adopt unique strategies. Osaka Metropolitan ...

Artificial light at night, or ALAN, is one of the most pervasive byproducts of coastal urbanization. Streetlights, skyscrapers, and waterfront developments flood the night sky wit ...

Research led by scientists at Washington State University has revealed insights on how plants form a microscopic landscape of proteins crucial to photosynthesis, the basis of Earth's food and energy ...

Since 2019, the Sinden Light Gun has been the first and only contemporary light gun that will work on modern TVs and displays. Yet despite the technical achievements made, its creator, Andy Sinden, is ...

Caring for plants during summer may require extra attention, but the effort is rewarding. With the right shade, watering practices and thoughtful placement, balcony gardens and indoor greenery can ...

Researchers have figured out how hornworts, a relative of mosses, condense RuBisCO into specialized compartments ...