Trees
Earth's Tropical Forests Are 'Time Capsules' of Human History
Earth's tropical forests are "time capsules" of human history stretching back hundreds of years.
Florida Man 'Violently' Punches Gas Pumps, Car Wash Drive Thru and Trees
Police said Hunter Thomas Bleich, 24, was arrested by an officer after loudly raising his voice when they tried to speak with his partner.
Woman Has Until Friday to End 'Tree Sit' Protest Against Construction
Environmental activist Sutu Forté has been given until Friday to end her "tree sit" protest against construction in Missouri.
University of Alabama Fan Goes Back On Trial For Poisoning Oaks
Harvey Updyke, 71, is set to go on trial for failing to give full restitution to Alabama's Auburn University after confessing to poisoning the campus' iconic oak trees.
First Map Created of Global Underground Network Connecting Trees and Fungi
This subterranean "wood wide web" underpins much of life on Earth and could play a crucial role in limiting climate change.
Protected Joshua Trees Cut Down During Shutdown
"There have been incidents of new roads being created by motorists and the destruction of Joshua trees in recent days," the park said in a statement.
Internet Mocks Melania Trump's Christmas Decorations
"Melania's Christmas decorations look like they're straight out of the Shining," a Twitter user wrote.
Amazon Begins Delivering Real Christmas Trees To Homes
Amazon began officially selling real, full-size Christmas trees Monday, prompting a debate over the tech giant's takeover of family traditions and picking out a Christmas tree on a tree farm.
Thousands Affected by Cincinnati Storm Power Outages
Around 100 trees were reported downed around the city, Cincinnati Parks reported.
Last Survivor of Uncontacted Tribe Caught on Camera
The man has been living alone in the rain forest for at least 22 years.
Our Ancestors' Kids Scaled Trees, Ancient Foot Reveals
"If you were living in Africa three million years ago...without any means of defense, you'd better be able get up in a tree when the sun goes down."
Ancient African Trees Dying at 'Shocking' Rate
Scientists are finding that Baobab trees are dying in mysterious circumstances and they are stumped as to why.
Woman Marries Giant Tree in Attempt to Save It
The affair was complete with flowers, a white dress and a wedding cake.
Trees Withstand Drought Thanks to Water Trapped in Rock
There's a lot more water down there than scientists had ever dreamed of.
Climate Change Helps Beech Trees, Devastates Others
The effects of climate change on forests depend on the type of tree.
The Loneliest Tree in the World Mapped Our Nuclear Past
It has chronicled humanity's nuclear domination.
Destroyed Ozone Layer In Earth's Past Sterilized Trees
The latest subject revealing our Earth's past: bonsai-like pine trees.
Dog Stuck in Tree for 60 Years Without Rotting
They took all the trees and put them in a tree museum—and one of the trees has Stuckie the dog.
Missing, Headless Statue of Hindu Sacred Cow Discovered
Experts believe that the statue was stolen before it was buried.
Frigid Weather Is Causing Iguanas To Fall From Trees
They are as shocked by the cold as the rest of us.
Climate Change Is Turbocharging Growth of City Trees
Two recent studies explain the effects of climate change on urban tree growth.
Very First Trees Ripped Themselves Apart to Grow Larger
"The tree simultaneously ripped its skeleton apart and collapsed under its own weight."
China Plans 'Necklace' of Trees to Combat Beijing Smog
The report also suggests building huge ventilation tunnels to create wind which will lift the smog from the city
The Majesty and Mystery of India's Sacred Banyan Trees
The fig tree has shaped humanity in profound and mysterious ways—and none is as awesome to behold as the banyan.
Avocado Demand Causes Deforestation In Mexico
Pine trees are being replaced with avocado plants, destroying large forests.
Why Trees Won't Save Us From Climate Change
A new study finds that climate change is significantly stunting trees' growth—hindering their ability to take carbon out of the air.
Ecologists Find More Than 11,000 Amazon Tree Species
The team behind the study believes the forest contains 16,000 tree types.
U.K. Government Plans To Create New National Forest
Millions of trees are to be planted in a to-be-announced location.
Invasive Pests Are Eating Trees Like Potato Chips
Shipping containers are no help in controlling the pest population.
You Foot the Bill for Invasive Forest Pests
Every decade, 25 new pests enter the U.S., and it's costing Americans well over $2 billion annually.