A new family of origami shapes that unfold like flower petals could be used to design more effective structures in space, like telescopes or solar panels. Origami structures, based on the Japanese ...

The search for nectar costs insects a lot of energy, so they have to be as efficient as possible. Colorful patterns on the petals can help with that. Be it mallow, foxglove or forget-me-not: many ...

Flowers have lots of different patterns on their surfaces that help to guide bees and other pollinators towards the flower’s nectar, speeding up pollination. These patterns include visual signals like ...

This collection of fabric flower tutorials shares 29 creative ways to turn fabric into beautiful blooms. From quick no-sew ...

The shape of a flower's petals and leaves are dictated by a biological map hidden inside the flower's growing bud, a new study finds. Researchers at the John Innes Center and the University of East ...

With Valentine’s Day just two weeks away, science really is upping the stakes in exactly which flowers to buy your loved one on this Hallmark Holiday to show them how much you really care. First up, ...

New research led by scientists from the University of Bristol and Queen Mary University of London has revealed that bumblebees can tell flowers apart by patterns of scent. Flowers have lots of ...