Watch this cucumber squirt out its seeds at ballistic speeds
The squirting cucumber, also known as Ecballium elaterium, propels its seeds explosively as internal pressure builds up, forcing a stream of liquid containing seed pods out at high speeds.
Get to grips with pollination your garden (and the bees) will thank you for it
Many plants need a pollinator like bees or butterflies, but hermaphrodite plants can self-pollinate or thrive better with help from others in proximity.
'Landmark' evolution study shows how rice inherits tolerance to cold without DNA changes
What they're showing is extremely convincing; I would say that it's a landmark in the field, highlighting how environmental pressures induce heritable changes without affecting DNA.
Scientists find mutant' gene behind foul-smelling species of wild ginger
"Scientists say the odour is down to small changes in an enzyme that prevents bad breath in humans, illustrating a simpler evolution of traits than expected."