Insects Use Plants Like A Telephone - “OCCUPIED!” This is the signal sent from subterranean root-eating insects to aboveground insect surveyors, according to a study done at the Netherlands Institute for Ecology. The signal is transmitted through the vascular tissue of the occupied plant and released by the leaves. It is believed this […]

Dr. Mom Was Right — And Wrong — About Washing Fruits And Vegetables - Most people wash their fruits and vegetables before eating them, but it turns out that simple washing may not be enough. Microbes can wedge into the nooks and crannies of fruits and vegetables where soaps can’t reach. A […]