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A collection of 13 posts

plants

Marshmallow Plants

The precursor to today’s sweets were actually plants. And the originals could soon be back to cure you.

plants

Sowing Memories

We learn through observation, memory, and awareness of the world around us. Do plants do the same?

environment

The Essential Fly

Think before you swat a fly. They could be what's keeping your favourite foodstuff going.

climate-change

Planned Plants

Today’s plants won’t survive forever. Here’s how we’re growing plans for the future.

ecology

Table Mountain Beauty

A tale of red orchids and butterflies, on a mountain in the heart of a city.

coffee

Coffee of Tomorrow

Two solutions to save your cup of coffee from climate change.

plants

Plants and Drought

When you need water but you cannot move: the big problem that all plants face.

cancer

Plant Cancer

Plants spend all day in the sun without sunscreen. Some trees live for thousands of years. Why don’t they die from cancer?

food

Divine Pomegranate

How a peculiar fruit captured hearts and imaginations across the world.

Dirt

Born from Rock

Ordovician life, the importance of dirt, and tips for being a lazy gardener

biology

Sleeping Beauty, Underground

Will the leguminous Prince find her? And what root will he take?

Brain Manipulation

Predatory Signals

The kudu antelope explains how and when to eat.

environment

The Round Plants

They can rise when they’re hungry. They can sink when they’re thirsty. And they prefer things with a pinch of salt.