A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego is making it easier for researchers from a broad range of ...

Scientists have discovered fossil evidence of an endangered, living tropical tree species. The unprecedented find was made in Brunei, a country on the large island of Borneo, and reveals a critical ...

On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to differentiate thanks to its orange eyes, smooth dark scales with a ...

Direct lightning strikes cause minimal damage to Dipteryx oleifera. But these same strikes effectively kill parasitic vines and neighboring trees that compete with the species for light and nutrients.

Pests are ravaging keystone species like ash, elm, and beech. But researchers are breeding the survivors into more resilient ...

Before Homo sapiens arrived, Europe's forests were not dense and dark but shaped by open and light-rich woodland landscapes. Researchers have analyzed 917 native forest plant species in Central and ...

How one resident’s loss "Save my tree!" effects a citywide dilemma: increasing the tree canopy while also removing many of ...

Despite its stature, the tree is falling behind on the leaderboard for the tallest in the city. Local nonprofit Restoring ...

Looking for more shade, color, or privacy for your backyard? These landscaping trees are sure to beautify your property.

Lizards often resemble mythical creatures found in fairy tales. Read this to learn about lizards that look like dragons.

The intriguing new species, spanning around four feet and one inch in length, was found to have a "matte black" coloring.