From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving ...

Mistletoe infestation was not linked to negative health outcomes for the trees the festive favorite was parasitizing.

New species of the plants are still being discovered, and their parasitic biology is being probed for potential cancer ...

Abstract: Microservice architecture has been widely adopted in large-scale applications. However, it also brings new challenges to ensuring reliable performance and maintenance due to the huge volume ...

Not all trees are made equal, and some of the most visually striking might actually be a menace in disguise, tearing up ...

Down at the Peconic Community School in Cutchogue, the kids were busy tromping around outdoors exploring the snow-filled ...

Professional horticulturists reveal their picks of key overwintering jobs to do in December so homeowners can protect plants from winter cold and frosts ...

When planting a fruit tree, most gardeners think of purchasing an Anna apple, August Pride peach, Mission fig or Santa Rosa ...

If mistletoe's status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been cooling your holiday ardor, new research led by an Oregon ...

Abstract: Sharding is a popular technology for blockchain systems that addresses scalability while ensuring security and decentralization. However, there are still many issues. Firstly, the existing ...

Some tropical trees are reaching deeper for water as droughts intensify. In a new study, scientists saw surface fine root growth fall about 50 percent, while deeper roots increased during dry periods.