She first appeared to me soundtracked by Angelo Badalamenti’s enchanting Twin Peaks theme. She was on a stage, flanked by relatives, friends, and successors, with smoke swirling around her base. A ...

Thousands of people bore witness to the rare and odorous blooming of Putricia the corpse flower in Sydney, Australia, this week. Reading time 2 minutes This is now officially the year of Putricia, the ...

The stench of death would normally repel sightseers, not attract them. But this week in Sydney, a city known for its beaches and vibrant food scene, crowds flocked to catch a glimpse — and a whiff — ...

A corpse flower, aptly named Putricia, recently bloomed at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney for the first time in 15 years. For forensic scientist Bridget Thurn, it was a unique opportunity to ...