This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest problems. Here’s how it evolved to use tension and geometry to fire ...

Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, ...

The interplay between tree uprooting and soil dynamics is a critical mechanism that shapes forest landscapes. When trees are uprooted by wind or other disturbances, they leave behind distinct ...

The squiggly trunks and branches of Black Locust stand out in the winter landscape. Photos by Katie Finch Leaves are probably the most common feature used to identify trees. But in winter, when so ...

While lightning is a fascinating phenomenon, it's also infamous in its capacity for destruction and the danger it poses to life. Each year, lightning claims hundreds of millions of trees worldwide, ...

DAVIS, W.Va. (WBOY) — In honor of Earth Week, volunteers with The Nature Conservancy have spent the past three days visiting Canaan Valley to plant thousands of trees. The Nature Conservancy explained ...

Some architects and home designers are using one particular biophilic element to striking effect: trees. We’ve already seen public spaces around the globe incorporate trees in remarkable and beautiful ...