Hand-pollinating Christmas Bell flowers helped researchers track the wilting process. Credit: Macquarie University Wilting flowers might not signal poor flower or plant health, but rather the effects of a sophisticated resource management strategy in plants, millions of years in the making. A study in the journal Plant Biology by researchers from Macquarie University and international … Read more
A study in the journal Plant Biology by researchers from Macquarie University and international collaborators has shown for the first time, that plants reuse resources from wilting flowers to support future reproduction. Lead author Honorary Professor Graham Pyke from Macquarie University says the findings help explain a common but poorly understood plant process. “Our research … Read more
Since President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed his VP, I’ve seen quite a few social media posts from Republicans announcing that they’ll vote for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. Andrew Harnik/ Brandon Bell / Getty Images Naturally, I was curious why so many conservatives are willing to vote against their party. So, … Read more