Johanna Schmitt, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, is a plant geneticist and evolutionary ecologist. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis) How can plants adapt to their environment, and how will ...

The climate is warming increasingly quickly, especially in the Alps, which poses a challenge for organisms. If they do not ...

Genetically altering crops may be key to helping them adapt to extreme temperatures. But shrinking funds and social acceptance stand in the way. By Rebecca Dzombak The world’s bread baskets are ...

HOUSTON — The ground beneath us and the trees over our heads have provided birds and mammals a place to call home for millions of years. Ecosystems change throughout time, sometimes leading to the ...

You might think your plant's spot by the window is perfect, but that doesn't mean it should stay there all year long. Just like outdoor conditions change with the seasons, indoor light shifts, too, ...

The team at Indiana Phenology travels the state, helping small businesses, teachers, and community groups learn how to track important seasonal changes in the environment. Amanda Wanlass, the ...

Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered a simple DNA "switch" that helps tropical ...