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While orchid festivals have been thriving globally, with the annual event bringing colour to a Chicago winter and drawing thousands of visitors, there are pressing concerns on how climate change could shrink the habitat of the Himalayan marsh orchid. An unusual find, the 'fly-arousing' orchid and zombie fungus were among several botanical and fungal discoveries in 2025. Orchid Security has introduced Continuous Identity Observability designed for Enterprise Applications.

However, there have been controversies. LoDo nightclub Orchid closed due to shootings and licensing issues. Increased demand has led to smuggling cases of orchids recorded in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the USDA has deregulated an orchid developed using genetic engineering, sparking discussions on the ethics and impact of such an action.

Showing the wide and varied uses of orchids, Jordon Hudson trolled Robert Kraft with an 'Orchids of Asia' T-shirt. Kevin Parker's Orchid Synth sold more than 10,000 units in just its first year. In other news, beauty and the circle of life continue to blend, with the orchid mantis luring prey through its stunning looks. Finally, efforts had been intensified to rescue endangered orchids – with the Ghost Orchid proposed for Endangered Species Act protections and initiatives carried out to bring back the rare Fen Orchid from the cusp of extinction.

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