How photosynthetic organisms get taken up, passed around, and discarded throughout the eukaryotic domain
How photosynthetic organisms get taken up, passed around, and discarded throughout the eukaryotic domain
The science images and videos that captured our attention in 2012
Breeding plants that can convert more carbon dioxide to food could help feed a growing population.
A hormone called jasmonate mediates plants' responses to touch and can boost defenses against pests.
A deadly bacterial disease is knocking at the door of a crucial collection of coconut palms in Papua New Guinea.
New noninvasive methods of selecting the most viable embryo could revolutionize in vitro fertilization.
| November 1, 2012
Meet some of the people featured in the November 2012 issue of The Scientist.
Large RNA-protein packets use a novel mechanism to escape the cell nucleus.
Culturally conscious researchers name a new plant genus after the reigning queen of pop.