Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, ...

In tropical forests across Central and South America, a quiet tree hides one of the most violent forms of seed dispersal ...

Ever fantasize about growing desserts on trees? Well, you can get pretty close with the ice cream bean tree (Inga edulis), a tropical tree bearing fruit that tastes like vanilla ice cream. Native to ...

Fire was a perennial danger for new mining communities in the Tri-State District as mining camps made the transition from tent cities to frame buildings. I have written of devastating fires that hit ...

The devastating Halifax explosion left thousands dead and hundreds injured tree for boston/instagram Each year, the Canadian province of Nova Scotia gifts the city of Boston its official Christmas ...

Each year, the Canadian province of Nova Scotia gifts the city of Boston its official Christmas tree The gift stems from the devastating Halifax explosion of 1917, which saw nearly 2,000 deaths and ...