Plants Hear Vibrations, Study Shows

Plants Hear Vibrations, Study Shows

According to a new study published in BMC Ecology, plants can listen, smell, and see neighboring plants through acoustic signaling. In other words, plants hear vibrations and communicate using them. Study co-author Monica Gagliano says plants can tell whether a plant...
Top 10 Green Buildings

Top 10 Green Buildings

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently awarded ten buildings the supreme honor of being the Top 10 Green Buildings in the United States. These buildings were determined by the Committee on the Environment (COTE) to actively contribute more to their...
The Most Endangered Rivers

The Most Endangered Rivers

Essentially everyone in this country knows that there are certain animals that are endangered and at risk for becoming extinct. They are protected in many ways, both in America and internationally, to keep them from dying off forever. But did you know that rivers can...
Celebrating & Remembering Earth Day

Celebrating & Remembering Earth Day

Earth Day is something most people these days have heard of, whether or not they have celebrated it. But as we move into the future, protecting and sustaining the earth has become more important than ever. These days, many live each day like it is Earth Day, and for...
Shopping Tips for the Spring Farmer’s Market

Shopping Tips for the Spring Farmer’s Market

Spring is just around the corner and that means prime time for farmer’s markets. Some people have had the lucky opportunity to enjoy farmer’s markets all year round, but spring farmer’s markets can be the most enjoyable ones because, well, everything from fruits to...