The tree, of course, needs its root system to pump water and nutrients upward, and also for the support that prevents the tree from toppling in the wind. Cutting tree roots is not recommended by ...

Scientists have discovered a rapid molecular switch in plant roots that allows them to detect dry soils and redirect root ...

By hitting tree roots, the chimps produce low-frequency ... “Each species has its own sound production system, so it would be wrong to say that chimpanzees share the rhythm of human music ...

“You had a tree on your truck that went around the moon,” Sailstad said. “From this seed that went all the way around the moon, you had a part in bringing it to its final place.” The ...

Chimpanzees don’t just drum on tree roots for fun — they do it in rhythm, and they may be using it to send messages through the forest. That’s what a team of scientists found after analysing more than ...

Noblemen, enslaved people, freedom fighters, slaveholders: what the complex family tree of the first American ... I’ve hosted a PBS show called “Finding Your Roots,” where, with the help ...

Our city streets boast a wide array of tree species. So, let’s try turning a leisurely walk into a fun and educational scavenger hunt. Grab a notebook, your walking shoes, maybe a curious kid or ...

Rio Baran's senior thesis research sought to explore what few scientists have attempted. “Rio is an exceptional undergraduate student,” said her adviser, geosciences professor John Higgins.

Two key structural systems are essential for proper tree function and growth. First, the root system. Most tree roots used for uptake of water and nutrients from the soil are shallow, typically only ...

The cannabidiol (CBD) world can feel huge and complicated, but products like CBD gummies make it more approachable for some folks. CBD gummies are easy to dose, portable, and discreet. They also ...