Researchers from Kyushu University have developed a new numerical model to explain the behavior of sunlight under various weather conditions. Unlike previous methods that focused on how plants ...

Left: on sunny days, the sun shines directly and mainly reach the top leaves. Right: on cloudy days, sunlight is scattered in all directions, which allows lower leaves to receive more light.

Ever find yourself puzzled by the “full sun” label on plant tags? It sounds easy, but the reality is a lot more complicated these days. Sunlight isn’t the same everywhere, and your garden’s needs ...