In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon ...

All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness.

Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new ...

Scientists discovered that fig trees in Kenya can store carbon dioxide as calcium carbonate rocks inside their trunks and ...

Researchers have found that certain fig trees native to Kenya have the remarkable ability to partially turn themselves into ...

What Does a Hackberry Emperor Look Like? What type of butterfly is this? asks reader Andrea Rickard of Helena, Ohio. Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman say, “This is a good view of the intricate pattern on ...

Growing avocados at home is not only a rewarding hobby but also a sustainable way to enjoy fresh produce. Whether you have a ...

No other Indian fruit can match the mango for its historical significance, its sociocultural importance and its almost ...

With the country bearing the brunt of climate change and the resultant devastation it causes in communities and economies, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has launched the ...

"We drove for miles through rolling countryside, undulating fields of sunflowers and sweet corn, grazing pastures with bales ...