In 2002, Crater Lake National Park ecologist Michael Murray thought the park’s majestic whitebark pine trees were as good as ...

Modern transportation depends on natural rubber harvested from a single species of tree, yet almost all of the world’s supply now comes from vast monoculture plantations in Southeast Asia. If a ...

When planting a new tree, you need to consider its mature size. Here are some of the best small trees for a small backyard or front yard.

A local physician explains how to preemptively beat seasonal allergy symptoms before things get really bad. White House reacts to report Russia helping Iran 2 women were 'bonding over the beauty of a ...

Columbus has a tree policy for city property but lacks one for private developments, despite consultant recommendations. Judy Westman argues that Columbus City Council needs to act on a tree policy to ...

Throughout their lifetimes, healthy forests produce more oxygen than they use, while taking in greenhouse gases via plants and soils. This ecosystem-wide service, called carbon sequestration, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Worcester Common and Front Street have changed considerably since the days of the Elephant Tree. The cobblestone roadway is long ...

HCM, a hereditary condition, is a leading cause of heart-related disability in younger adults. In this progressive heart disease, the heart muscle abnormally thickens and stiffens, blocking blood flow ...

A potential weapon against Alzheimer’s disease could be hidden in aloe vera, scientists recently uncovered. Aloe vera, a rubbery green plant, may be best known for its skin-soothing qualities, but a ...