Planting more trees is often seen as one of the simplest ways to fight climate change, and it is. But a new study from UC Riverside shows that exactly where trees are planted matters just as much as ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Scientists from an international project are racing to figure out what kills these anchors of their ecosystems—before it’s too late to save them Ellyn Lapointe - Freelance Writer When hunting for the ...

For one tropical tree species in the forests of Panama, getting struck by lightning every once in a while is no big deal. In fact, the electrical zap can actually help it grow. The trees may have even ...

Our horticulture program has been company to a staghorn fern named Fernando. Fernando is a tropical plant suited for Charleston's warmer weather, not winters.

New research suggests that trees near volcanoes might help scientists detect early signs of eruptions. By monitoring subtle changes in leaf color, researchers can now reportedly track volcanic ...

You need to care for your indoor clove tree to ensure flavor and fragrance. This means getting everything from planting to fertilizing to watering just right.

A group of trees that grow fast, live long lives and reproduce slowly account for the bulk of the biomass. Irene del Carmen Torres Dominguez measures the diameter of a tree on Barro Colorado Island in ...

Powerful weather brewed across the Cape York Peninsula as Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall in Far North Queensland on ...