Take a flight of discovery high above Taiga, the world's largest biome, spanning Russia, Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, and parts of Mongolia. This breathtaking drone footage captures endless coniferous ...

Rice taste is a crucial trait that determines consumer preference, but how it is established has been unclear. Here, the authors report that the formation of taste quality is mediated by the ...

Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

The map shows the distribution of the global ecosystems or biomes.