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I believe there is much we can learn from the world of plants. Recently, I read a book by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, where he discussed the idea of…

Hal Mann, co-editor of the Oak Openings Region chapter of Wild Ones, is urging local residents to plant native species in their yards to help protect the environment and support…

Volunteers gathered Sunday morning along the MKT Nature and Fitness Trail in Columbia to remove invasive honeysuckle plants, as part of a collaboration between two mid-Missouri conservation groups. The event…

Around 100 volunteers gathered to help plant trees by hand in Houston as part of a green initiative led by Trees for Houston. The event, aimed at creating accessible green…

A native plant isn’t just any plant growing wild in vacant lots, along rivers, or in dunes. Many of these plants could actually be invasive species from other continents, introduced…

Plastic debris in the environment can break down into smaller particles known as micro-nanoplastics (MNPs), which may pose serious risks to plants, including reduced productivity and nutritional value. A new…

A new campus space, Nakai Plaza, has been created between Kitt Recital Hall and the Clifford E. White Theater, thanks to a generous donation from Nakai and his wife, Pamela…

A team of biologists has uncovered the origins of a unique DNA duplication mechanism that offers plants additional ways to control their genetic functions. This breakthrough, led by Xuehua Zhong…

DNA methylation is a crucial biological process that plays a significant role in regulating gene activity within living cells. This process involves adding small chemical groups, called methyl groups, to…

LaGrange — This week, much-needed rainfall arrived, offering a brief reprieve from the dry conditions. While the lack of rain has allowed local farmers to harvest crops at an unusually…