The most famous ecosystem on earth, tropical rainforests contain more than two-thirds of the world’s plant species. You won’t see them all on your exotic vacation, but there are some of the most ...

Sir David Attenborough takes a plants-eye view of life in a rainforest. Sir David Attenborough takes a plants-eye view of life in a rainforest, a world of stunning beauty but also fierce competition.

Scientists have today announced the discovery of a species of lipstick vine completely new to science, from the depths of the Philippine rainforest. The team of botanists made the discovery during an ...

For decades, scientists and conservationists have been using aboveground plant biodiversity as a metric for conserving ecosystems. Now, a new study finds that there is a major mismatch between ...

With the aid of stable hydrogen isotopes in volcanic glass, an international research team, including Senckenberg geoscientist Prof. Dr. Andreas Mulch, has studied the uplift history of the Andes ...

Rainforests are among the most complex and diverse ecosystems in the world. From their lush green canopies to shadowy forest floors, these important environments are bursting with unique wildlife.

The climate crisis may lead to more lianas — parasitic vines common in tropical areas around the world — along some of Australia’s iconic northern rainforests, scientists have found. These vines are a ...

The bloom of the purple orchid tree, native to south China, growing inside the Garfield Park Conservatory on the southside of Indianapolis on Jan. 13. The Conservatory contains more than 10,000 square ...

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that rainforests contain perhaps thousands of plants and herbs with medicinal properties? — E. Wolfson, Brooklyn, N.Y. Tropical rainforests, which account for only 7 percent ...