The large leaves of the aguaje, a tropical palm tree that grows in the peatlands and other seasonal wetland areas in tropical ...

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Hundreds of millions of trees die from lightning strikes worldwide every year, and as the climate changes, that number is ...

The tonka bean tree, scientifically known as Dipteryx oleifera, has developed the ability to not only survive strikes but also to transfer the electricity from lightning to its “enemies” and the ...

In Panama, one tree species survives lightning—and turns it into a deadly advantage. Scientists say it’s one of the most ...

Ecologists are investigating the decline of insect populations in the world's tropical forests. Insects, the most abundant and diverse group of animals on Earth, are experiencing alarming declines, ...

G old mining is putting an immense strain on the Amazon rainforest, but the trees might have a secret weapon up their bark.

But the researchers found three species of tropical trees in their study area that were previously documented to create growth rings. So they took samples from all three but found only fig trees ...

A major new study has revealed that tropical forests across the Americas are not adapting quickly enough to climate change, ...

Looking to add a fruity new fragrance to your perfume wardrobe? The 13 picks ahead were compiled by Bazaar’ s beauty editors along with scent experts. Ahead, find a fruit fragrance for every ...

Many species of animals and birds were injured and displaced by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred several weeks ago. Now, an effort ...

Being named the best garden center in CT goes beyond having a plentiful, hardy selection of plants and flowers — although that’s definitely a plus. Locals voted and named the top CT plant ...