This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest problems. Here’s how it evolved to use tension and geometry to fire ...

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

"Moon Trees" are starting to grow on Earth. They got that name because as seeds they spent some time in space. In late 2022, a NASA flight around the moon carried a variety of tree seeds. After their ...

Wildfires have been a mainstay on the news of late, and in the United States and across the world we are witnessing fires that are more intense than ever before. With warmer and drier conditions ...

Who wouldn't love to grow a mini orchard housing diverse fruit trees to keep us and the pretty birds visiting our backyards satiated year-round. Sadly, with even the youngest seedlings costing over ...

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Start with the right pot size. Young fruit trees should generally be potted in a 5- to 10-gallon container. Gradually ...

Pearl acacia is a large shrub, native to Australia, that can be pruned into a tidy 10- to 20-foot-tall tree. From late fall ...