They planned to create a series of projects, which they could then distribute via their own periodical publication. Slated for release in early 2012, Stamen is the second project of their endeavor ...

It seems odd for a flower to offer up its reproductive organs for consumption. But Dellinger found that in the case of Axinaea plants, this was perfectly reasonable: The stamen of their flowers is ...

Note: Make sure you select "perfect flowers," which have male (stamen) and female (pistil) plant parts, such as those listed above. If you have allergies to certain plants, ...

Identifying male and female flowers on your cucumber plants can help you ensure they're pollinated for a great crop. ... The ...

And although I love all these things, I like to celebrate by going for a walk because nature is exuberantly queer. As attacks ...

Using a mobile stamen to slap away insect visitors maximizes pollination and minimizes costs to flowers, a study shows. For centuries scientists have observed that when a visiting insect's tongue ...

Anther: the top part of a flower’s stamen that develops and contains pollen. Filament: the stalk-like portion of a flower’s stamen that supports the anther. What To Do Prep: Before you present this ...

Some plants have such big flowers with pronounced stamen (male) and stigma (female) that the easiest way to hand pollinate is to just grab one of the male flowers, ...

When a bee rummages around for nectar in the flower’s center, it triggers the next stamen to come sweeping in, ready for a new bee, or the previous bee’s return.

Graphene aerogel, propped up on the stamen of a flower. The cube, which is roughly an inch across, probably weighs less than 5 milligrams.

Looking for a creative and beautiful Easter craft idea? This DIY tutorial will guide through the process of making an Easter ...

An optical image showing a hBN aerogel sample resting on the stamen of a flower. (Credit: X Xu and X Duan) A new mechanically strong, double-pane ceramic aerogel made from hexagonal boron nitride that ...