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Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their Sun exposure − physicists can model them to predict how they grow
Sunflowers use tiny movements to follow the Sun's path throughout the day. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Most of us aren’t spending our days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only …
Brighten your autumn garden with the charm of pansies
(BPT) - Autumn has arrived, welcoming cooler temperatures and a new chance to enjoy seasonal flowers. Fall presents a new opportunity to embrace the beauty of the outdoors. It’s the perfect …
From watering via ice cubes to spritzing with hydrogen peroxide – 4 misguided plant health trends on social media
The internet is full of advice on just about everything, including plant care. As the director of a plant diagnostic laboratory and expert on plant medicine, I help people manage their plants’ health
Cherry blossoms – celebrated in Japan for centuries and gifted to Americans – are an appreciation of impermanence and spring
Cherry blossoms mark the beginning of spring. Various festivals are regularly organized in California, Colorado, Georgia, Tennessee and Washington, D.C., to celebrate the bloom of cherry trees. …
Why do flowers smell?
Imagine walking through a tropical forest as a sweet scent wafts through the air. A little farther down the path, the putrid stench of rotting flesh makes you catch your breath. Upon investigation, you find that both odors originate from flowers – but why do flowers smell like anything at all? ...
Lifestyle news
Could permeable pavement ease flooding woes in New York City?
Reasons to be Cheerful examines how permeable pavement could help cities across the United States improve their stormwater resilience.
A 64-year-old who swam the earth's circumference shares his longevity tips
Hone Health profiles the habits and tips for longevity from 64-year-old competitive swimmer Chuck DiMeglio.
Verifying facts in the age of AI–librarians offer 5 strategies
The Conversation shares ways to validate the accuracy of an article and determine news facts from fiction, from librarians who specialize in helping people find good information.
Most and least expensive states for senior assisted living
QMedic examined data from the Genworth Cost of Care Survey and the NCAL to determine the cost of senior assisted living in different states.
Would Kamala Harris be our first Gen X president?
Economic Hardship Reporting Project writer makes the case that being so Gen X self is, surprisingly, Kamala Harris' best bet for connecting with a wide range of voters, especially young ones.