Young tropical forests play a crucial role in slowing climate change. Growing trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air, using ...

Nitrogen shortage limits young tropical forest growth, slowing carbon capture that could help fight climate change.

Young tropical forests can regrow twice as fast with enough nitrogen, dramatically increasing carbon capture, according to a ...

A long-term experiment reveals tropical forests in Panama are able to adapt to droughts, but scientists warn this short-term "rescue strategy" is unlikely to save them from the impacts of climate ...

Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, ...

Scientists from an international project are racing to figure out what kills these anchors of their ecosystems—before it’s too late to save them Ellyn Lapointe - Freelance Writer When hunting for the ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Amazon elephant's ear thrives in large pots, both inside and out. It ...

Growing your own fruit is an excellent way to diversify a home garden. Determining which species to grow based on your climate may feel limiting. However, if you are living in subtropical regions or ...

There can be an unfortunate side to having cool plants. Sometimes people want to steal them. At least, that’s been the case for Mark Hanson, who collects and grows rarities for his one-man business, ...