The reading room

Plants Darwin Was Right A plant Darwin suspected of eating insects 150 years ago has finally been confirmed as genuinely carnivorous. Read full story →

Animal Why Cats Sleep So Much Understanding feline sleep, daily rhythms, age, activity, and the home environment Read full story →

Animal Wildlife Reads Humans Animals are responding not only to roads and cities, but also to the simple presence of people moving through their habitats. Read full story →

Plants Build an Autumn Centerpiece How to combine flowers, fruit, and vegetables without making the table look crowded? Read full story →

Plants Lavender Harvest Guide How to Harvest Lavender at the Perfect Time and Keep Its Fragrance Fresh for Months With Simple Care Tips! Read full story →

Animal Oil Spill Afterlife One spill can echo through the sea for years, and in some places the trouble lingers far longer Read full story →

Animal Why Cat Tongues Grip Tiny hooked papillae turn a cat tongue into a built-in brush with serious grooming talent Read full story →

Animal Tracking Individual Niches A new workflow helps ecologists measure how individual animals differ in habitat use using GPS tracking data. Read full story →

Plants Garden Tool Trio These 3 Garden Tools Could Make Repotting Easier and Help Us Care for Home Plants With Confidence! Read full story →

Plants Chrysanthemum Care Tips How We Prune Chrysanthemums After Blooming to Encourage Fresh Shoots and More Beautiful Flowers Next Season! Read full story →