While life is intrinsically connected to water, some so-called anhydrobiotic organisms can survive for long stretches without it. A tiny group of plants is able to live for months or even years ...

Have you ever gone on vacation and forgot to water your plants—only to come back to your home and find them looking like they’re dead—or at least on the utter brink? But after a quick drink they’re ...

Understanding the genetic code of so-called "resurrection plants," botanical species that survive years without water, could someday lead to drought-resistant crops, scientists say. As climate change ...

What is the ultimate goal of your work? The ultimate goal of my work is to apply what we know in order to produce drought-tolerant crops. In the near term, this would improve food security for Africa.

The Rose of Jericho is a desert plant which has come to be known as the “resurrection plant” for its unique ability to survive almost complete desiccation. In the video above, the plant is seen ...

As the race to adapt to climate change quickens, a South African scientist is leading global research into developing crops that mimic the extraordinary survival skills of "resurrection plants". Jill ...

As the climate begins to change, transforming formerly fertile agricultural regions into dusty, arid fields, scientists are determined to adapt. Jill Farrant, a professor of molecular and cell biology ...

Watching a life form return from the brink of death is an intrinsically awe-inspiring event. Even though we love watching or reading about characters who’ve managed to slip through the Grim Reaper’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Illustration by Kelly Caminero / The Daily Beast Have you ever gone on vacation and forgot to water your plants—only to come ...