How dead plants and animals decay, and how living organisms rely on this natural process to survive

Apples and pears are two of the UK’s most abundant fruit trees. There are varieties dating back hundreds of years, but over time, many have become extinct. A new release from Frank P Matthews originat

Scientists have found our bodies play host to a huge number of microbes that live in and on us. Before you go rushing for the handwash, that’s a good thing. These microbes – a selection of bacteria, v

Although the gardens at Crook Hall in the city of Durham date back to the 13th century, under the care of Ann Tulloch they are constantly evolving. Now consisting of a series of fascinating rooms, the

Somewhere in the amazonian understorey, beneath a great forest canopy, a cricket leaps on to the stem of a shrub. It’s the last leap it will ever make. It never gets to flex its legs again. It’s stuck

Stefan Buczacki Professor Buczacki is a horticultural expert, writer and ...