A robot can determine what kind of plant it is, what stage of growth it is in and whether it needs water by touching it.

Scientists are repurposing their research about bacteria-powered biobatteries into a new idea for artificial plants that can feed off carbon dioxide, give off oxygen and even generate a little power.

An innovation in air purification could soon transform our interiors. A group of American researchers has designed an artificial plant capable of purifying the air while generating electricity. The ...