Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Raul Puente-Martinez has been pierced by quite a number of cactus ...

It began innocently enough. While trail running at the El Modena Open Space in Orange a few years ago, I lost my balance and threw out my arms for stability. That’s when I backhanded a coastal prickly ...

A hungry elephant roams the grasslands of Laikipia County in Kenya until he spots a sweet, yet problematic, snack: the fruit of an invasive cactus. The endangered mammal stops and eats, but also ...

You know summer is here when two things happen: The tourists leave and the night-blooming cactus flower arrives. The flowers are a special treat for locals who stick out the summer heat. The cactus, ...