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This chemical, Opabactin, is also known as "OP," which is gamer slang for "overpowered," referring to the best character or weapon in a game."

Here's how plants can remain green throughout the year

It mimics abscisic acid, or ABA, the natural hormone produced by plants in response to drought stress.

26 Oct 2019 11:53 AM

Eminent space scientist G Madhavan Nair on Friday described the ISRO's proposed space station as the 'most-exciting' project and said it would help India maintain leadership position in space arena. (Photo: File)

'Most exciting': Ex-ISRO chief on space station plans

Stating that ISRO is in right direction, Nair said establishing a space station is a must for 'keeping the leadership in the space arena'.

14 Jun 2019 2:11 PM

SK Hynix said the investment plan, subject to approval from local authorities, will see over 50 domestic and foreign suppliers join at the site in Yongin, 40 km from the capital. (Photo: AP)

SK Hynix plans to spend USD 107 billion building four memory chip plants

The chip fabrication plants will be built on a 4.5 million square metre site south of Seoul beginning 2022.

21 Feb 2019 12:12 PM

Here are tips on how to encourage winter plant survival and it could be a lifesaver! (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are top plant care tips for amateurs

Outdoor plants need more attention in winter as the colder temperature and bad weather takes its toll.

21 Nov 2018 8:09 PM

In plant pot aquariums, water serves as life to both the little fish and the plant, both of which feed each other transferring nutrients and eliminating their respective drawbacks.

Water for life

Money plants and betta fish are the most popular choice for fish tank flower pots.

22 Oct 2018 12:14 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Say no to negative energy with these spiritual plants

So, say goodbye to negativity and embrace the positive life!

31 Aug 2018 12:55 PM

5 easy hacks for a better and healthy garden

Follow these simple hacks to keep your garden healthy and safe.

20 Aug 2018 7:32 PM

Experts develop allergy guide for picking landscape plants

Plants at nurseries or gardening centers aren’t labeled as allergenic.

17 Aug 2018 2:32 PM

There's mother-child communication in plants: Study

The finding could also contribute to the optimization of biotechnological plant propagation.

25 Jul 2018 11:56 AM

Indoor plants can be engineered to monitor home health

They can do a lot more than just sit there and look pretty. They could alert us to the presence of hazards in our environment.

23 Jul 2018 10:04 AM

Widespread transfer of genes is important driver of evolution

These jumping genes are actually small pieces of DNA that can copy themselves throughout a genome and are known as transposable elements.

09 Jul 2018 2:14 PM

The skeleton, which has been dated to the late eighth millennium BC, is also significant in terms of its bone chemistry. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mesolithic ancestors were fish, plant eaters: Study

The team were unable to identify the fish scales, although they are thought to be very similar to tuna, mackeral, and gilthead sea bream.

04 Jun 2018 9:46 AM

These indoor plants can help improve your overall well-being

Find out how they can benefit you.

14 May 2018 1:45 PM

What does a bear do in the Alaska woods? Disperse seeds

Researchers say bears are essentially like farmers.

18 Feb 2018 11:16 AM

The introduction of honeybee hives is a common strategy encouraged by charities and NGOs to supplement livelihoods in rural regions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alien honeybees could cause plant extinction: study

Alien honeybees are artificially introduced into the environment for research purposes.

13 Feb 2018 1:47 PM

Lifestyle changes, like gardening, which has a more holistic approach can help cancer survivors get healthier. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gardening may help cancer survivors eat better, says study

According to researchers, home vegetable gardening leads to physical activity and feelings of self worth.

22 Jan 2018 9:40 AM

To form snowflakes, moisture high in the atmosphere is frozen by clinging to particles that may include dust specks or soot.

Science Says: Are poinsettias poisonous? Some holiday truths

Are snowflakes really pure as the driven snow? Here’s what science says about some of them.

25 Dec 2017 5:37 PM

Researchers used the clonal plant Potentilla reptans in an experimental setup that simulated different light-competition settings. (Photo: Pixabay)

Plants reveal decision-making abilities under competition

Biologists from the University of Tubingen have demonstrated that plants can choose between alternative competitive responses.

23 Dec 2017 12:23 PM

Warrior for the environment: Divyanshu Asopa’s ‘green’ products are causing a stir of sorts.

A blooming calendar

Divyanshu Asopa is creating a revolution of sorts with his calendar and paper products that grow into plants when sown.

03 Dec 2017 12:16 AM

Researchers from the University of Minnesota in the US suggest that as the mean global temperature increases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Plants emit 30 per cent more carbon than thought: study

Such increases may lower the future ability of global vegetation to offset carbon dioxide emissions caused by burning of fossil fuels.

18 Nov 2017 1:38 PM

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