Last year, a team of scientists presented evidence that spruce trees in Italy’s Dolomite mountains synchronized their bioelectrical activity in anticipation of a partial solar eclipse—a potentially ...

Chip Murrow had never heard the term "exploding trees" in his 30 years as a forester for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Is there a danger of exploding trees in Iowa? And how does it happen?

As Wisconsin and much of the upper Midwest prepare for rapidly dropping subzero temperatures, some viral social media posts warn people to watch out for "exploding trees." The phenomenon, while ...

Christmas is nearly here and you’re thinking about presents, house decorations and putting up a tree. What’s your tree plan this year? Lugging home a Christmas tree and decorating it in the living ...

Decorated by the Skunk Train and towering over 200 feet, the living tree in Fort Bragg and Willits tops a new global ranking. Kristine Hansen is a design, food and drink, and travel writer based in ...

Christmas trees come in several varieties, including artificial, live with roots, and cut trees. Live trees with intact roots can be planted after the holidays but require careful handling and ...

JAMES ISLAND — A tree that many nearby residents cherish for its cultural and historic significance has been spared from being cut down, for now. Bryan Heatherly, of HH Action LLC, requested a ...

For many families, choosing a real Christmas tree marks the official start of the holiday season. The scent, the visit to the local farm, watching dad wrestle a half-rusted saw through the branches ...

While many people may prefer the ease of their beloved fake tree, nothing compares to the fresh scent and the cozy feeling that a real tree brings your home during the Christmas season. And what would ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes' mascot is named after the Ohio buckeye, the state tree. Ohio buckeye trees can grow up to 60 feet tall and drop their nuts in the fall. All parts of the buckeye tree are ...

Shopping for a Christmas tree? Eleven national forests across California are issuing permits to people hoping to decorate their homes with evergreens this holiday season. The U.S. Forest Service ...

Estrella Luna-Diez receives funding from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Anne-Marie Culhane receives funding from UKRI and the NERC. Bruno Barcante ...