The Santa Barbara resident was renowned in the orchid world as a speaker, author and breeder of orchids, many of which he ...

Orchids are among the most beautiful and popular houseplants. But even the healthiest ones sometimes surprise their owners with yellowing leaves. While this may seem worrying, it’s often not as ...

Sick young ants release a smell to tell worker ants to destroy them to protect the colony from infection, scientists said recently, adding that queens do not seem to commit this act of self-sacrifice.

While some plants can tolerate a little rough-and-tumble handling, orchids prefer a softer touch. "Gentle handling is ...

The behavior prevents fungal pathogens from spreading through the colony Researchers call it "altruistic disease signaling" that protects the ant superorganism In a rare example of biological altruism ...

If your orchid is struggling or failing to bloom, fertilizer may be the answer. To fertilize your orchid, first dampen the ...

Look to your orchid's roots to determine when its outgrowing its pot. Here's how often your orchid needs repotting and the signs it's time for a new pot.

Scientists have discovered that orchids depend on fungi living in decaying wood to sprout and survive their earliest stages. This hidden partnership reveals a new carbon pathway linking deadwood to ...

Americans nationwide are getting ready to travel for the Christmas and holiday season, with many flying to see friends and loved ones. A record 3.1 million travelers were screened by the TSA on the ...

You've laid out the party outfits. You've baked the cookies. You've wrapped the presents. You're all ready to hit up the big holiday party. Then your child wakes up with the sniffles. Can you still go ...

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Engineered stone, or quartz, is a man-made material made with high concentrations of silica that is commonly used to make kitchen countertops in the U.S. But doctors are seeing more and more workers ...