plant

WATCH THIS: A group of autonomous military robots navigate through an underground power plant

by

WATCH THIS: A group of autonomous military robots win a search and rescue competition in an underground power plant, as they search for warm mannequins that simulate human survivors after a gas leak DARPA hosted a search and rescue competition for autonomous robots The winning team, from JPL programmed 12 autonomous robots to find warm … Read more

British PhD student discovers first example of fossilised plant gum dating back 110 million years

by

By gum! British PhD student discovers first example of fossilised plant gum dating back 110 million years in Brazil The gum was found in fossilised leaves of the welwitschiophyllum plant  Plants gums are involved in food storage and structural support  University of Portsmouth student found it in the Crato formation in Brazil Scientists may have … Read more

Homeowners should plant absorbent plants in their front garden to fight flooding

by

The key to protecting your home against flooding could be as simple as turning your gravel and tarmac patches into gardens, according to a leading expert. A botanist has revealed planting ‘rain gardens’ of grass, shrubs and plants can help soak up excess water and combat flooding.  This past weekend, thousands of Britons were forced … Read more

Climate change could wipe out up to HALF of all plant and animal life by 2070

by

Climate change could wipe out up to HALF of all plant and animal life on Earth by 2070 if temperatures keep increasing, study warns The impact of ‘maximum temperatures’ is more important for species survival Experts tracked species in hundreds of locations to see how they handle heat If temperatures rise by 3.6F we would … Read more

People who eat diets rich in plant proteins have lower risks of death, study suggests

by

Why you should eat your beans, nuts and tofu: Eating a diet high in plant protein cuts the risk of death, study suggests Japanese researchers followed the diets of 70,696 people for 18 years Those who got more protein from plants than meat lived longer   High plant protein diets were also linked to better overall … Read more

Bright red blooms will make your garden sizzle this summer – and now’s the time to plant them 

by

Turn up the heat: Bright red blooms will make your garden sizzle this summer – and now’s the time to plant them Constance Craig Smith advised on achieving a colourful display in gardens British gardening expert says nothing adds excitement like an injection of red  She recommends feeding dahlias regularly for gloriously over-the-top blooms Constance revealed … Read more