New research published in the journal Nature Food reveals that scientists have invented a way for plants to grow in total darkness. To do so, researchers used a process called artificial photosynthesis, where they fed acetate to plants as a carbon source, allowing them to bypass natural photosynthesis. They tested this on yeast, green algae, fungal mycelium, cowpea, tomato, tobacco, rice, canola and green pea, …
The second annual LEAF Flower Show was in full bloom across NYC’s Meatpacking District this past weekend, bringing beauty and optimism to the city. To share some of the floral delights scattered across the neighborhood, we asked photographer Caleb Adams to capture the fleeting installations, and he set out with his camera to shoot his favorites by both day and by night. The results are as glorious …
In addition to their best-selling Avocado Vase range (which includes a lush emerald green iteration), London-based Ilex Studio has introduced a smaller root-magnifying vessel intended for acorn growth. This bulbous glass vase allows plant enthusiasts to nurture and observe the development of a little oakling’s expanding root system and sprouting leaves. Made in the UK, the Acorn Vase comes in a MoMA exclusive pink colorway.
