Why plants grow towards the light. 1  Botany: A Stem's 'Sense of Self' Contributes to Shape. 2  Scientists Discover C4 Photosynthesis Boosts Growth by Altering Size, Structure of Plant Leaves, Roots. 3  Cellulose Goes Off the Rails: Without Microtubule Guidance, Cellulose Causes Changes in Organ Patterns During Growth.
Tasting hairs on the legs of a roach can not only help it determine a food source, but help it avoid pesticides as well. Glycocides -- poison baits mixed with glucose -- were traditionally used to dose the sweet-loving cockroach with lethal toxins.
Birkenstockâs regular cork footbed is covered by a layer of suede which absorbs sweat and limits odors. Some styles of Birkenstocks use full grain leather, which may not be suitable for individuals whose feet sweat a lot; a solution may be to wear socks with these styles of Birkenstocks.