There are many reasons to visit South Africa, but for anyone whose heart beats faster for flowers, there is this hint: Take a ...

One of the first skills taught to pediatricians and obstetricians is how to assess the physiological condition of a baby in the first few minutes after birth. As a novice physician, this was one of my ...

Kobe University researchers found that orchids rely on wood-decaying fungi to germinate, feeding on the carbon from rotting logs. Their seedlings only grow near deadwood, forming precise fungal ...

Optical illusions occur naturally in different habitats and conditions across the world. Cloud formations can sometimes make it seem like there's an ocean or a UFO in the sky. Whether it is salt flats ...

Orchids are among the world’s most fascinating flowers. Some are so rare and unusual that most people have never seen them. Here’s a list of some extraordinary orchids you probably haven’t heard ...

At the 2025 Reggae North Music Awards in Canada on Sunday night, singer Blk Orchid took home the award for Top Reggae Single of the Year for the chart-topping How Long. The song, which was written in ...

Incredible photos show multiple species pollinate the rare and enigmatic flower, which is good news for the endangered species. The first-ever photo showing a pawpaw sphinx moth (Dolba hyloeus) ...