Analyses of fossilized dinosaur feces in India reveal the remains of at least five types of grasses. The finding not only provides the first evidence of grass-eating dinosaurs but also shows that ...

Grasses have top-notch border control to conserve water in their leaves. Now, scientists have identified the genetic switch that makes them such masters at taking in carbon dioxide without losing ...

At first glance, grass looks simple. Green, soft, and everywhere. But look a little closer and you’ll realise that grass is not one thing at all. It is a huge family with thousands of members, each ...

Which playing surface is safer for athletes: natural grass or artificial turf? The question is important not just in football, but also for soccer, recreational sports and high school and college ...

With rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall, California's native grasses will likely suffer at the hands of exotic invasive grasses, which are more equipped to deal with warmer weather. That is ...

This article is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories from public radio stations across the United States. This story, by NPR Midwest Newsroom and The Missouri Independent ...

Most homeowners think a grass lawn is the easiest way to keep a yard looking neat. In reality, maintaining that ...

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