Long before dinosaurs roamed the land, Earth looked very different from the planet we know today. Around 500 million years ago, most of Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil. There were no trees, ...

The first plants atop the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing were put in the soil Tuesday morning. There will be approximately 5,000 native plants along the crossing when all is said and done. The ...

While you may assume they're boring, plants actually lead fascinating lives, and completely define the world we live in today ...

Temperature plays the biggest role in where plants can grow. Warmer conditions allow more plants to survive in new places. Other factors like rainfall and soil also matter, but temperature has the ...

Why does it feel so good to be in a garden? The latest collaboration with USA Today shares the plants, people and stories of Smithsonian Gardens to explore humans’ innate need to connect with living ...

Every year on March 3, the world celebrates World Wildlife Day. If you've ever wondered whether your garden could truly make a difference for wildlife, the answer is a resounding, flower-scented yes.

An exhibition at the Spencer Museum of Art addresses climate change and the critical role plants play for life on Earth. Through several interconnected themes, Big Botany cultivates viewers’ empathy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. It might have survived the dinosaurs, but finding a partner ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Long before dinosaurs roamed the land, Earth looked very different from the planet we ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Erin Potter, Binghamton University, State University of New York (THE CONVERSATION) ...