Missouri isn’t exactly known for looking like the surface of an alien planet, but apparently nobody told Meramec Caverns in Sullivan about that. This underground wonderland looks like something a ...

A freshwater ecologist explains why the mountain is less a postcard and more a slow-leaking, bug-monitored water machine.

Scientists have observed "coronae" on treetops for the first time, confirming the phenomenon occurs in the wild.

The planet is becoming greener, but scientists warn that forests with fast-growing trees are more fragile and less resilient.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The electrical energy generated by thunderstorms can make our hair stand up, and even create ...

"The berries look like blood spatter on the building," the OP described, showing unmistakable discoloration on the walls near the trunks of the barren trees. "I would love for them to be gone," they ...

The Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve in Cave Junction is proof that sometimes the most extraordinary landscapes are ...

Thunderstorms can generate weak electrical discharges on the plants underneath, but until now, they had never been observed in nature ...

For the first time, researchers have observed and measured weak electrical discharges, known as coronae, on trees during thunderstorms. A new study describes the near-invisible sparkles appearing ...

Public Works Director Paul Brazil emphasized during the Feb. 10 meeting that his staff was still in the preliminary stages of planning. While council members liked the idea of adding shade trees to ...

When we imagine alien life we often picture something radically different from ourselves. But evolution tends to solve similar problems in similar ways, and intelligence may come with predictable ...