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Online, products marketed as blue lotus claim to offer relaxation and even psychedelic experiences — but they’re a far cry from what ancient Egyptians actually used, according to a UC Berkeley student...

Can plants enumerate 1-10 on their root tendrils? No. But scientists say certain plants can 'count' and even do simple maths because they possess uncanny abilities to keep tabs on insect invaders and...

New orchid resembling a cupcake was discovered on Norfolk Island, highlighting biodiversity and conservation.

A genetic study has found that potatoes evolved through natural interbreeding in the wild between tomato plants and a potato-like species in South America about 9 million years ago. Potatoes are a much-loved...

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Two famously toxic plants—known also to treat pain, malaria, cancer, and pests—may have had those medicinal properties synthesized in a lab for the first time. The researchers behind the discovery believe “plants are the best chemists”—and their breakthrough demonstrates that next-generation drugs don’t need to come from chemists’ inventions. Centered on the plants wolfsbane and […] The post Used for Centuries as Poison, Larkspur, Wolfsbane May Become Medicine After Lab Breakthrough appeared first on Good News Network.

Scientists have solved the 130-year mystery of Stigmatodactylus sikokianus, a fungus-consuming orchid with a unique self-pollination method.

The unexpected roots of the modern potato: A 9-million-year-old genetic fusion August 1, 2025 – 14:00 EDT A groundbreaking study

World Health Day is commemorated annually on 7 April under the sponsorship of the World Health Organisation and other related organisations. As the global conversation around sustainable farming and healthier food options grows louder, Moringa oleifera – a fast-growing, nutrient-rich tree native to tropical and subtropical regions in India and Africa – is emerging as a promising solution that could help address both these critical issues.