Nothing says summer like a fresh, sweet, juicy slice of melon. Whether it’s cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon, it’s a hit at ...

Apr. 1, 2025 — A group of diatom species belonging to the Nitzschia genus, gave up on photosynthesis and now get their carbon straight from their environment, thanks to a bacterial gene picked ...

Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first Wednesdays and third Sundays. Take a guided walk and learn ...

While contractors build houses, woodworkers build condos — for birds. At least that's what Terry Bramel and Greg Wallace, a pair of local woodworking hobbyists and bird enthusiasts, did to busy ...

Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...

As a member of Arbor Day Foundation, I learned in their October 2022 newsletter that over the 150-year history of Arbor Day ...

The plant family “Cucurbitaceae,” a.k.a. the gourd family, contains about 975 species. Aside from pumpkins, melons, cucumbers and squashes are part of the group, too. Shared traits include ...

Apr. 1, 2025 — Scientists have released new and more accurate genome sequences for five species of duckweed. Their research reveals the specific genes responsible for some of the plant's most ...

Species numbers are clearly declining The findings of the study are unequivocal and leave no doubt as to the devastating impact that humans are having on biodiversity worldwide. "We analyzed the ...

Ash gourd or Chinese watermelon is a variety of gourd that is roughly the same size as a watermelon. This fruit gets its name from its powdery ash-colored exterior. It tastes similar to a cucumber and ...

IUCN is the foremost authority for the classification, monitoring and conservation of endangered species worldwide. The Global Marine and Polar Programme (GMPP) supports the work of the Species ...