plant biology – The Loh Down On Science

Taking a Leaf Breather

April 13, 2026 Adrian Lau

Ever seen a plant take a breather? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Pores in plant leaves control air and water flow. Nowadays, we can monitor that in HD. Enter Joseph Crawford and team from University of Illinois. They developed a system to learn everything

Leaf No Trace

August 30, 2023 Dominic Javonillo

Do our plant babies have FEELINGS too? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science saying… Our sense of touch is a double edged sword. A pat on the head? Nice. A paper cut? Yowch. Either way, our skin sends a calcium nerve signal to