When plants are under attack from pathogens, they use tiny pores called stomata as their first line of defense. Table of Contents Plants and pathogens Microbes are tiny organisms that can be found nearly everywhere – from ocean floors to the soil under your feet. They are even found inside

Fantastical traits like foot-long tongues can arise from coevolution. Darwin guessed the existence of a new species based on the traits of one species! Coevolution is fairly common in nature, though not always as odd. Table of Contents The History of the Star Orchid In London, one fateful day in

If you were asked to close your eyes and picture a dinosaur, what would come to mind? Would it be the powerful Tyrannosaurus, or maybe the heavily-horned Triceratops? What about a seagull or a woodpecker? Although long-extinct dinosaurs are what have fueled our fascination for films like Jurassic Park or

Have you ever planted a garden? If you have, you will know that plants start as seeds. Seeds are tiny capsules containing everything needed to germinate and grow to a whole new plant! How does this happen? What is inside those mysterious capsules? Let’s find out!  Table of Contents A

Have you ever wondered what the world will look like in 50 years? What do you see? Maybe you are conceiving the next smartphone or a flying car. But, what about artificial blood? Several scientists are working ‌hard to create artificial blood. This is because many hospitals across the world

Osmosis is a biological process involving the movement of water. Salt influences osmosis, allowing it to be used in cooking. Table of Contents How does osmosis work? Living systems love equilibrium. Equilibrium is a state in which opposing forces are balanced. Think about a weighing balance. On one side is