New research finds that much of the carbon trees absorb leaks back into the air, which could throw off the climate projections we're counting on.

Trees might look silent, but scientists have discovered they're constantly exchanging information. Most of this happens ...

It’s a question that Silent Friend, Ildikó Enyedi’s mesmerizing and contemplative new drama, ponders in its decades-spanning saga about an old ginkgo tree, and the different generations of people who ...

Discover why trees can live for hundreds or even thousands of years. Learn how continuous growth, natural defense mechanisms, ...

In the days since last week's fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, there has been widespread discussion about what may have caused the slopes above the campground to fail, including the possible role ...

It's intuitive to think that if a tree is photosynthesizing, it's also growing. But that's not necessarily so—and a new study of oak trees, published in the journal Science Advances, found that even ...

More than one-third of the world’s tree species, from tropical magnolias to mountainous pines, are at risk of extinction. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature issued this stark ...

As the 2026 hurricane season proceeds and a strong El Niño disrupts weather patterns around the globe, the world’s trees will be keeping records.

An area of ecologically intact and biodiverse grassland larger than France is endangered by an NGO-fueled push to plant as many trees as possible. By Lauren Leffer Published Feb 15, 2024 2:00 PM EST ...

Samples collected at daring heights provide evidence for an untested theory of tree drought adaptation, while countering another.