It's a plotline that has haunted science fiction for decades: Humans become infected by plant pathogens, causing illness, death or a zombie-like state. But is there any truth to this idea? Can plant ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Late May and early June are an important period for one of home gardener’s favorite crops – tomatoes. Kansas State University horticultural expert Matt McKernan said tomatoes need ...

Photosynthetic machinery can be harvested from spinach and transplanted into the eyes of mice, where it transforms light into molecules that carry energy and can tame inflammation 1. “We are stealing ...

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism by which plants detect hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), a key signaling molecule involved in stress responses and immunity. Researchers at the ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on Sept. 21, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. Biologist Charles Darwin began crafting his theory of evolution on a trip to the ...