The Liceu Opera Hall in Barcelona is hosting the Concert for Biocene-a performance of Puccini's "Chrysanthemums" to 2,292 potted plants.
Organizations in France, Holland, and Belgium are planting tiny forests with the famous "Miyawaki method" of reforestation to help restore biodiversity.
Katy Ayers has succeeded in growing her own canoe out of mycelium—and the student believes it's a perfect example of how mushrooms can save the world.
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This 3D-printed smartphone attachment will allow kids and students to learn about microbiology in a way that has never been available before.
A biotech startup from Spain is making batteries that can power lights, music, and screens by using electrcity generated from soil microbes.
A team of psychologists in Sussex, England have discovered a new way for humans to bond with cats. Try it for yourself.
A study that found male sperm whales forming close, recurring male friendships changes our perceptions of a normally solitary animal.
Microbiologists at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have found a way to use bacteria to trap microplastics.
Dhaka, Bangladesh was the source of the finest cloth ever woven — a lost trade and art that's now being revived: Dhaka muslin.
There are dozens of ways for you to connect with nature while you're stuck in quarantine-but here are just a few methods to celebrate the 50th Earth Day.
Ohio State has developed peptides that trick SARS-CoV-2 into interacting with a replica rather than the actual human cell, preventing infection.
In a Vienna lab, Goffin's Cockatoos make tools from wood, carboard, and teach the skill to their peers in a stunning display of intelligence.
After decades of management from state and private agencies, and the help from fishermen, Pacific coast rockfish stocks are totally rebuilt.
Thanks to a gene found in mushrooms, scientists have discovered how to make plants bioluminescent for the duration of their leafy lifetimes.
Using mycelium, Bay-area designer Phil Ross creates an 6X6 arch out of mushroom roots turned into bricks, and he wants to build a house next.
Dutch biodesigner Bob Hendrikx has designed a coffin made of mushroom-a "living cocoon" that will turn corpses into super compost.
You've probably seen dogs tilt their head. It's adorable, but why do they do it? According to scientists, it may be a sign of concentration and memory recall. Several animals, including humans, present an asymmetry in the way they move or perceive the environment through their senses. For instance, one can prefer an ear or […]
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