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New Species of Nickel Eating Plant Discovered in the Philippines (May 9, 2014): A new species of metal-eating plant has been discovered in the Philippines. The plant absorbs nickel in very high amounts.

Insect Killing Parasite Evolved From Pond Scum (May 8, 2014): An insect killing parasite evolved from algae say scientists. The researchers say it as if photosynthesis was surgically removed from its genome.

NASA to Grow Lettuce in Space on Veggie Flight Pillows (May 4, 2014): NASA plans to grow romaine lettuce in space using Veggie flight pillows.

Boquila Vine Can Mimic Leaves of Different Trees (April 29, 2014): The Boquila vine, which grows in rainforests in Chile, can mimic the leaves of the trees it climbs.

New Orchid Species Found in Central Panama (April 26, 2014): A new orchid species, Lophiaris silverarum, has been discovered in central Panama.

Plant Biodata Found Stored in Impact Glass From Asteroid and Comet Impacts (April 20, 2014): Plant biodata has been found stored in impact glass from asteroid and comet impacts from millions of years ago.

Bacteria Turns Plants Into Zombies (April 14, 2014): Scientists have discovered how a bacteria turns plants into zombies. The bacteria is spread from plant to plant by leafhoppers.

Cell Nuclei and Chromosomes Preserved in 180 Million Year Old Fern Fossil (March 29, 2014): Cell nuclei and chromosomes preserved in 180 million year old fern fossil. Ancient fern was buried suddenly during ancient volcanic eruption.

Report: Tumbleweeds Taking Over Some Colorado Neighborhoods (March 27, 2014): Tumbleweeds are reportedly taking over some Colorado neighborhoods. Tumbleweeds also became extra fuel for a recent firenado.

Bionic Plants: MIT Researchers Augment Plants With Nanomaterials (March 19, 2014): MIT researchers augment plants with nanomaterials to boost their energy production.

Scientists Revive Ancient Antarctic Moss After it was Frozen for 1,500 Years (March 17, 2014): Scientists have revived ancient Antarctic moss after it was frozen for over 1,500 years. Before this it was thought moss could also survive being frozen for 20 years.

Fossil Forest Discovery Sheds Light on Environment Inhabited by Early Apes (February 27, 2014): A new discovery sheds light on the environment inhabited by early apes 18 million to 20 million years ago.

New Species of Oak Discovered in Ton Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand (February 13, 2014): Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of Stone Oak in the Ton Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand

New Species of Wild Black Pepper Plant Discovered (February 10, 2014): Scientists have discovered a new species of wild black pepper. It was found in the Andes mountains of Ecuador.

Study Finds Trees Grow Faster and Store Greater Amounts of Carbon as They Age (January 16, 2014): An interesting new study has found that most trees experience accelerating growth as they age.

Flower Perfectly Preserved in 100-Million-Year-Old Amber Reveals Ancient Reproduction (January 5, 2014): A flowering plant perfectly preserved in 100-million-year-old amber reveals the oldest evidence of sexual reproduction in a flowering plant.

Microscope Image of Carnivorous Plant Wins 2013 Olympus BioScapes Competition (December 18, 2013): A microscope image of a carnivorous plant has won the Olympus BioScapes Competition.

Gold Particles Discovered in Leaves of Eucalyptus Trees (October 23, 2013): Scientists have discovered gold particles in the leaves of Eucalyptus trees. The trees draw up the gold particles from the Earth via their root system.

Strange Movement Observed in Microscopic Horsetail Spores (September 13, 2013): Scientists have observed that microscopic horsetail sports are capable of walking and jumping on their four elaters.

Short Nature Film, Life on Moss, Takes Place on a Patch of Moss (August 5, 2013): this short nature film, Life of Moss, follows insect life living on a patch of moss.

NASA Satellites Measure Photosynthesis From Space (July 25, 2013): NASA scientists have discovered a new way to use satellites to measure fluorescence and determine plant health.

Scientists Sequence Genome of Oil Palm (July 24, 2013): Scientists have sequenced the genome of the oil palm, a crop that accounts for 45% of the world's edible vegetable oil.

Tens of Thousands Visit U.S. Botanical Garden to Smell Stinky Corpse Flower (July 24, 2013): Thousands of people visited the U.S. Botanical Gardens to see and smell the stinky corpse flower.

Wild Parsnip Can Be Worse Than Poison Ivy (July 19, 2013): A poison parsnip outbreak in Iowa is causing people burns, blisters and itching.

New Strawberry Species Found in Oregon (July 19, 2013): A new species of wild strawberry has been found in Oregon. It was found in the Oregon Cascades.