Gold leaf illuminates Amy Rattner's portraits of local wildlife in her ‘Simplicity & Elegance in Nature’ show at Los Altos' Viewpoints Gallery.

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The destruction of tropical rainforests — seen in shocking images of huge wildfires, vast clearcuts, and dying ...

Yellow leaves on your hibiscus are often a sign of trouble, but these tips will help you solve the problem fast.

What can you learn from a tree's leaves? Discover how leaf shapes, edges, patterns, and more can help you identify a tree in the forest.

One of this year’s hit puzzle games wouldn’t have existed without AI — but it wouldn’t have become a hit without a human to replace it.

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.

Carbon dioxide emissions from rising magma is one of the earliest signs that a volcano is waking up, but measuring it directly is notoriously difficult.

This is the first year that the tree has been up and on it are leaves that symbolize the 735 babies born at the hospital in 2024, with births taking place each month. “It really was a labor of love.

In countless ways, trees are the root of our thriving communities Trees lower energy costs, boost property values, reduce stormwater expenses, create jobs and support economies across Illinois.