Overall, only 2.1% of the pine trees' rings and 1.3% of the juniper shrubs' rings were blue; the cells which hadn't lignified properly were mainly found at the end of growth rings, in latewood ...

Scientists have discovered that peculiar "blue rings" in wood samples reveal the aftermath of chilling volcanic eruptions that disrupted growing seasons over a century ago. When summers turn ...

Blue rings found in the stems of trees and bushes in Norway point to a historic cold period in the late 1800s, but the exact cause of this climatic event remains unclear, scientists say.

Blue growth rings found in woody plant stems represent years when cells did not lignify properly because of summers too cold for growth When the going gets cold, even tough trees struggle with ...

Scientists studying pine trees and juniper shrubs in northern Scandinavia are revealing the weather of the past by looking at tree rings — which can tell us far more than just the trees’ age. ‘Blue’ ...

The movies tell us that the ring was created by Sauron in order to control the other rings of power possessed by humans, elves and dwarves, but it’s unclear what kind of capabilities the rings ...

Taken from a tree in Norway, this stained tree sample shows a blue ring from 1902. (Credit: Pawel Matulewski and Liliana Siekacz) Human skin isn't the only thing that can change color after facing the ...

Though secretly, there are light blue and white pieces embedded deep in the LEGO build (colors more associated with The Lord of the Rings‘ good wizards and elves), by the time you are done ...

But that doesn’t mean you can’t find a beautiful ring for less. Retailers like Blue Nile, Brilliant Earth and Verlas have plenty of affordable engagement ring options. And with Valentine’s ...

and a dazzling statement ring with a glittering blue diamond. The 43-year-old rounded out her look with natural makeup and loose curls in her blonde hair. Alongside her striking appearance ...

Her earrings weren’t the only standout jewelry moment of the evening—there was also Lady Gaga’s necklace, a never-before-seen piece from the Tiffany & Co. archives; Charlotte Lawrence and ...