Working off tips from volunteers, two giant-hunters are tracking down the biggest, tallest, oldest trees in the eastern U.S., ...

Nadkarni reveals how tiny “windows” in the bark of trees help them respire. What’s the first thing you do when you get into ...

From Nantucket to Santa Barbara, and from daffodils to dogwoods, displays of colorful ethereal blooms are a cherished rite of ...

Most of us aren’t getting enough fiber—but scientists say it could give you the “metabolic head start” you need to feel better from morning to evening.

An insidious disease has eliminated dozens of the world’s frog species. Scientists fear a similar plague could be coming for ...

Already, they’re showing a side of these creatures we’d never see otherwise. The delicate hairs of this caterpillar, captured ...

Studies are showing that the inflammatory condition can impact organs across the body, not just those involved in ...

Researchers revisited the 1970s discovery of ancient stone tools at Monte Verde—an iconic site in Chile that transformed our understanding of how and when humans arrived in the Americas.

Japan is combining education, culture and technology to encourage reciprocal relationships between coastal communities and ...

A growing body of research shows that the stress and habits tied to sleeplessness can make it harder to rest the next night.

Each spring, wildlife rescuers get pummeled with well-meaning people bringing in baby animals who appear lost but are really ...

Climate change is making extreme weather events and natural hazards more frequent and intense. Here’s how to prepare before ...