Do Plants Develop Cancer?
Cancer is a prevalent disease among humans and animals, affecting millions of lives across the globe. It can…
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Moringa: A Source of Healing
Being a native Indian tree, the Moringa also grows in tropical countries, such as Nigeria. Although its leaves…
Aromatherapy and Unani Medicine (Greco-Arabic Medicine): Scope and Application
Every essential oil gets its uniqueness not just due to one of its components but because of its…
More than a Glow: The Firefly
“One night, a very lonely firefly goes off in search of friends. Each time he sees a flicker…
Recycling in Soil
All organisms in nature start to decompose once they fall dead to the ground. As a result of…
The Language of Leaves
The universe is a system with many secrets that are not yet understood. This perfect system is established…
Banana: A Miraculous Fruit
Among tropical fruits, bananas are probably the most popular, and with good reason. They are delicious and nutritious,…
Science Square (Issue 100)
Supernova explosions generated in the lab Meinecke et al. Turbulent amplification of magnetic fields in laboratory laser-produced shock…
From Mexican Jumping Beans to Cyborg Plants
According to Merriam Webster, cybernetics is the science of communication and control theory that is particularly concerned with…
The Lotus Effect: A Manifestation of Divine Purity
The lotus, a radiant and graceful aquatic plant with a magnificent ability to repel dirt, has been the…
Can Plants Talk?
Plants come across with numerous organisms in their natural environment. So how do plants communicate with all these…
Science Square (Issue 89)
1- Frosty freezers no more Original article: Kim P. et al, ACS Nano (2012, online ahead of print)…
Resurrection Plants
Tulips, sunflowers, roses, lilies, carnations, daisies, peas, eggplants, apple trees, and even bouquets of cut flowers for a…
Sweeter Than Sugar, Black as Night, Healing as Medicine
Imagine a substance that’s fifty times sweeter than sugar and flexible enough to use as a shoelace or…
Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You! I Am a Stressed Plant
It was a beautiful day in the garden. There was a slight breeze moving my petals and leaves…