To describe the forest’s behavior, the researchers used physics — quantum field theory to be more precise. In this context, ...

Spruce trees retain ancient memories of their environment and communicate with one other in the hours preceding a solar ...

Planting trees has become a widely praised, low-cost way to tackle climate change. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, helping to ...

Direct lightning strikes cause minimal damage to Dipteryx oleifera. But these same strikes effectively kill parasitic vines and neighboring trees that compete with the species for light and nutrients.

Plants have small pores on the underside of their leaves, known as stomata. When the sun rises, these pores open and the ...

Lianas are dominating tropical forests. When lianas gain the upper hand, there are serious consequences that affect forest ...

A pandemic of lianas is sweeping through tropical forests, reducing their ability to store carbon and limiting their role in ...

Inside, my guide and I faced a hardpacked dirt trail leading through Europe’s last significant section of primeval forest, a Hobbit-land of thick mosses, gnarly trees straining to find sunlight ...