One of the simplest examples of how plants adapt to ensure that their species survives is found in pine cones. Evergreen trees that produce cones are called conifers. There are more than 600 species ...

The beauty of food facts trivia is that there’s so much to learn. For example, have you ever wondered who invented pizza? Or if eggplant is a fruit or coconut a nut? We’ve got the answers to all of ...

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In August of this year, three researchers made a stunning discovery: The world’s largest sugar pine, by volume, was in Yosemite National Park. The discovery marked the end of a four-decade journey, ...

A tree gets rid of White Pine Needle Disease by shedding all the needles infected by fungi. Before the needles fall, they will turn shades of yellow and brown. Photo by Emma Malinak/VTDigger Drive ...

I used to be the person who stood at the window, looked at the yard and thought only how pretty it was. My husband took care of the lawn maintenance — partly because he enjoyed it, and partly because ...