Light has long been known to regulate plant growth. New research from Osaka Metropolitan University has discovered a new mechanism behind this regulation. A team led by Professor Kouichi Soga of the Graduate School of Science used a unique method to measure adhesion between the epidermal (the outermost layer) and inner tissues in young pea stems. They found that those grown in light exhibit enhanced adhesion. The research is published in Physiologia Plantarum.

Mexican American artist Natalia Virafuentes creates masks that combine ancient art with her life experiences, drawing inspiration from different cultures and her experiences living in distinct Chicago neighborhoods.

Two unrelated groups of nectar eaters, hummingbirds and sunbirds, have evolved different techniques to slurp the sweet liquid from flowers. The tongue suctioning employed by sunbirds is unique among vertebrates, according to recent research appearing in Current Biology.

A new study by scientists in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) shows that when a pressure disturbance moves across an ultrasoft elastic material, such as a gel or a biological tissue, it generates a V-shaped wake that's strikingly similar to the waves that travel behind a boat.

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- For the first time in about 50 years, the Department of Health has lifted some restrictions on eating particular fish in the Lower-Hudson River. This comes after toxic waste was dumped into the river for a period of about 30 years in the 1900s, that still affects the waters today. According [...]

Here is your latest StormTracker forecast from meteorologists Alyssa Caroprese and Rob Lindenmuth. The week has gotten off to a warm start and more of that's to come as we head through the week, even a little bit of humidity too. Unfortunately, the warmer weather will also come with plenty of shower chances in the [...]

As part of Disney's "Step into Wonder" Earth Month campaign, National Geographic has launched a sweepstakes that offers the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime prize trip.

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City of Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs looked back on her first 100 days in office at the work she’s done that will shape her agenda for the future. The plan for the city's future is the result of a survey that received over 6,300 responses.

Thompson beautifully explained the layers that make the scene so iconic. The post Emma Thompson reveals the detail that made that big ‘Love Actually’ scene so heartbreaking appeared first on Upworthy.

With an overwhelming new mandate, Péter Magyar pledged to cooperate with other European countries, ending Orbán-era obstruction of Europe-wide policies, while also representing Hungarians' wishes.