What Next... Testosterone in Slime Mold?

 For the first time, a study finds the female steroidal hormone progesterone in a plant; its function there and full ramifications not yet fully understood. "The new discovery may change scientific understanding of the evolution and function of progesterone in living things," states the article:

http://tinyurl.com/ylydcxp

The Secret Life of Plants

Vegans still hold the ethical high-ground, but the always-interesting Natalie Angier reports on the 'sensitivities' of plants here:
 http://tinyurl.com/yczwuev

Plants as Air Purifiers

Household plants that remove pollutants from indoor air here:

http://www.physorg.com/news178998849.html

Altruism In Plants!

 Fascinating... Plants recognize, and share light/nutrients with, their own kind:

http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=plants-share-light-if-neighbor-is-r-09-11-20 

Pollan's 'Botany of Desire'

PBS's full-length rendering of Michael Pollan's "The Botany of Desire" is now available online here (and excellent):


http://video.pbs.org/video/1283872815/