Discover why a striking alien plant often found next to roadsides and misty forest edges in Mpumalanga, wins hearts across ...

We might have had it wrong this whole time.

Scientists have discovered “alien-like” water inside a 400-million-year-old plant, revealing unusual chemistry that could ...

An “alien plant” fossil discovered 55 years ago just outside of an abandoned town in Utah has no relation to any currently existing or extinct species, scientists revealed in a study last month.

Earth plants could thrive under the light of an alien sun, according to a recent experiment. A team of astrobiologists planted garden cress seeds and cultured dishes of photosynthetic bacteria under ...

Scientists have discovered a unique fossil that does not match any known species of flowering plants, an advance that sheds more light on the planet’s ancient diversity. Researchers first spotted the ...

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Disclaimer: This article is based on actual news from the real world – honestly! However, it has been sprinkled with a healthy dose of satire. Millions of people are panicking after what appears to be ...