Trees
A New Candidate for Oldest Tree in the World Is Discovered in Chile
Environmental scientists used unorthodox methods for calculating Alerce Milenario’s age
Wandering Salamanders Skydive From Some of the World's Tallest Trees
The amphibians stretch their limbs and tails to glide in a smooth style
Each Guitar Reuben Forsland Makes Tells a Story
The Canadian luthier builds custom instruments from unique materials that deliver impeccable sound
The Legend of the Music Tree
Exotic lumber salvaged from a remote forest in Belize is the world’s most coveted tonewood
1.4 Million Urban Trees May Fall to Invasive Insects by 2050
It could cost 30 million a year to replace infected trees in areas hardest hit by the non-native species
Rash-Causing Moths Are Spreading in Maine Because of Climate Change
The outbreak of browntail moths in the state will likely grow worse as temperatures increase, researchers say
In California, the Search for the Ultimate Wild Fig Heats Up
A booming market has specimen hunters tracking down rare new varieties of the ancient fruit
Plants Are Blossoming a Month Early in the U.K. Because of Climate Change
Earlier bloom dates could disrupt relationships between wildlife and cause species to collapse if they can’t adapt quickly enough, researchers warn
Old, Primeval Forests May Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Climate Change
Ecologists thought these trees had long been torn down in New England. Then Bob Leverett proved them wrong
The Ten Best Science Books of 2021
From captivating memoirs by researchers to illuminating narratives by veteran science journalists, these works affected us the most this year
New Dating Method Shows Vikings Occupied Newfoundland in 1021 C.E.
Tree ring evidence of an ancient solar storm enables scientists to pinpoint the exact year of Norse settlement
What Does the Future Hold for the Joshua Tree?
The beloved desert denizen is feeling the heat
Hollowed-Out, 4,000-Year-Old Tree Trunk Coffin Discovered in Golf Course Pond
The rare Bronze Age sarcophagus contained human remains, an ax and plant bedding
See When Fall Foliage Will Peak With This Interactive Map
County-by-county predictions reveal when to catch the most brilliant autumnal colors
Planting Trees Encourages Cloud Formation—and Efficiently Cools the Planet
New study examines cooling effect of clouds produced by deciduous forests under pressures of climate change
Squirrels Use Parkour Moves and Savvy to Stick Tricky Landings
A new study finds these acrobatic rodents quickly weigh variables like bendy branches to figure out how to safely clear big distances high in the treetops
Take a Virtual Tour of Artworks Inspired by Efforts to Preserve Plant Biodiversity
A traveling exhibition showcases five artists whose creations engage with science and ecology
For the First Time, Tree DNA Was Used to Convict Lumber Thieves in Federal Investigation
Genetic evidence showed that two men illegally chopped down and sold valuable bigleaf maple trees inside Olympic National Forest
Fire Destroyed 10 Percent of World's Giant Sequoias Last Year—Can They Survive Climate Change?
A new draft report suggests between 7,500 and 10,600 of the massive trees were killed by wildfire in 2020
A Journey to the Northernmost Tree in Alaska
Explorer Roman Dial leads a team of young scientists on a mission to document a rapidly changing landscape
