Known as kalo in the Hawaiian language, taro is one of the most culturally significant plants in the Islands, central to the ...

“He lau maona” is a Hawaiian expression that means “the leaf that feeds until satisfied,” referring to the kalo plant, a key food source from root to tip. As the new name for an up-and ...

Kansas homeowners looking to identify weird or unknown plants in their backyard can get help from local experts with Kansas ...

No matter what color your thumb, you likely already know that all plants need water to reach their full potential—after all, that basic knowledge goes back to introductory middle-school science ...

Left: A blue light pulse of 0.1 seconds triggers a calcium signal (red) in guard cells, which is followed by an anion current (black). Right: The influx of calcium into the cell promotes the ...

In the midst of body image angst, people tend to forget about the body's important utility, and it does so much for us, too--our bodies get us from point A to point B, for example. Yet many people ...

An online forum where users post images and feedback. Originating in Japan, image boards cover numerous topics, each subject known as a "board." Image boards may have "chan" in their title such as ...

Space can be a wondrous place, and we've got the pictures to prove it! Take a look at our favorite space pictures here, and if you're wondering what happened to today in space history don't miss ...

Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims or do they actively resist these attacks? Some plants avoid herbivory by decreasing their apparency or ...

Use a variety of methods – eg graphs – to record results. Use the image of three plants to label the stem, the leaves and the roots. See 'Resources' below. After sharing the video, teachers ...

Kalo Livadi Beach, a 7-mile drive east of Chora, is a popular spot for travelers seeking a day on the sand. Translated to "good valley" in Greek after the island valley it sits in, Kalo Livadi is ...