Sequoias thrive in mild and humid climates. They mainly grow along the Californian coasts where the sea air brings constant moisture through frequent fog. This...
Plant bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon where certain plants emit visible light at night. The source of this astonishing property is usually a molecule called...
Marine algae naturally produce certain organic substances to protect themselves from predators or external aggressions. When stressed or decomposing, they release more of these highly...
Marine algae have a remarkable biochemical toolbox to survive extreme conditions. They can produce specific proteins capable of protecting their cells against freezing or scorching...
Plant toxins primarily act as a natural defense to prevent animals from nibbling on them too frequently. If a plant is grazed on too often, it will...
Garlic has a strong smell due to a particular family of molecules, the famous sulfur compounds. When garlic is whole and intact, these molecules are...
Algae produce oxygen through photosynthesis, a natural mechanism that simply uses sunlight, carbon dioxide (CO₂), and water to create energy. With the light captured by...
Insects and flowers engage in a sort of win-win partnership. Flowers offer sweet nectar as a reward, and insects (especially bees, butterflies, and other pollinators)...
Lichens are highly sensitive to pollutants due to their very simple structure: they lack roots, protective cuticles, and any complex tissues like those of typical...
Refrigeration leads to a slowing down and then a sudden halt of the tomato's natural chemical reactions. This cold stops the activity of volatile compounds, those small...
