Trees supply leaves with water because of a decrease in hydrostatic or water pressure into upper, leaf-bearing parts called crowns or canopies. This hydrostatic pressure difference "lifts" the ...

Not every nest in trees is a bird nest! Here's what a squirrel nest looks like and how to deter squirrels from nesting in ...

The geology, fossils and human stories of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument are part of a common geologic heritage.

All tree leaves exhibit margins—the blade-like edges of the leaves—that are either serrated or smooth. Leaf margins can be finely classified based on at least a dozen unique characteristics.

A new mural at Renown Regional Medical Center is bringing color, symbolism, and a message of unity to the heart of Reno.

The aim of this work was to perform the histological characterization of the C. sativa leaves of three Portuguese cultivars to establish comparison among the leaves of the different quadrants in ...

You should also check the underside of the leaves for any pests such as aphids or spider mites. Environmental stress such as too much sun or high temperatures can also cause dark spots on basil.

During the spring, tree pollen is the biggest irritant causing allergic reactions (this is called hay fever) and the state's oak, pine, maple, birch and cedar trees are the main culprits.

These statistics are a sample of the information offered in the Sustainability Office 's new online Bowdoin Tree Tour, which aims to acquaint people with the campus's most statuesque denizens. The ...

This unique behaviour had never been observed before, it’s also some of the first evidence for paternal care in the species.” ...

Cottonwood trees disperse seeds via wind, using white, fluffy tufts. This typically lasts four weeks, from late May to late June. The trees are common in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, growing near ...