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 DRUGS by Rod Flower (Yale University Press £20, 336pp)By NICK RENNISON Published: 05:00 EDT, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 05:00 EDT, 24 July 2026 <!-- --> <!-- -->…

On sheer rock walls in West Africa, a small, unassuming plant carries a genetic trait that does not belong in its family, disobeying the usual rules of inheritance. This discovery challenges long-held assumptions about how plants change,…

Dozens of metres of exposed riverbed on the St. Lawrence have become an unlikely garden of green tomatoes, a strange sight locals say could be the result of unusually low water levels this fall. The tomatoes are growing where…

The porcelain flower, also known as the hoya, is a fascinating plant with delicate, waxy flowers that resemble works of art. This tropical plant is both robust and elegant, making it a perfect addition to any interior, where it adds a…

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A quiet Ben & Jerry’s sat still on Franklin Street around 4 p.m. on Friday before Seth Trimble stepped inside. Any other day, it would be business as usual, but that afternoon, the North Carolina guard was…

The first all-electric skyscraper in New York City, an angular tower of glass and cast concrete at 505 State Street, is tech-forward, obviously. The…

By Sophie Foster, Deputy Travel Editor For Mailonline Published: 13:34 EDT, 16 October 2024 | Updated: 13:38 EDT, 16 October 2024 Advertisement <!-- <!-- --> <!-- …

Plants that listen to music grown 10 per cent more leaves, research has found Researchers say results could pave the way for a new kind of 'acoustic farming' By Roger Dobson Published: 20:14 EDT, 7 October 2023 |…

With the sunny British weather in full swing, Brits are spending more time in the garden – but this can come with hidden dangers. Writer and plant expert Geoff Dann warns the public to be on the lookout for species that are a risk to…