The family of the tree
News
Unravel the mystery of the origin and evolution of plant life.
Source: scenta
Date Published: October 05, 2006

Planting bioplastic in phones
News
Japanese companies have reinforced bioplastic with fibre from a fast growing plant to make it sufficiently strong and heat resistant to use in electronic devices.
Source: The Engineer
Date Published: April 05, 2006

How plants learn to adapt to changing environments
News
British scientists have uncovered how plants have evolved to adapt to the changing climate and environment.
Source: scenta
Date Published: July 16, 2007

We need more nuclear plants to avoid blackouts, say German power chiefs
Features
Senior German energy executives warned yesterday that Europe's biggest economy faces growing blackouts unless it follows the Franco-British lead in promoting new nuclear power stations.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: March 24, 2008

The great indoors
Features
Are you trapping pollutants indoors? If so, take a fresh look at the humble house plant .
Source: scenta
Date Published: February 07, 2007

Plants send text messages
News
Crops can tell farmers they are thirsty via infrared thermometers.
Source: scenta
Date Published: May 08, 2008

Algae for hydrogen
News
US scientists advocate algae as alternative for ethanol.
Source: scenta
Date Published: April 02, 2008

Sun dye
News
Alternative to solar cells inspired by nature.
Source: scenta
Date Published: March 25, 2008

Switchgrass, the new green energy hope?
News
Study shows that switchgrass-derived ethanol could be a player in the alternative fuel future.
Source: scenta
Date Published: January 09, 2008

Protecting brassicas from disease
News
Scientists have uncovered resistant genes that protect vegetables like broccoli.
Source: scenta
Date Published: November 02, 2007