During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous ...

The huge variety of leaves in the plant kingdom has long been a source of wonder and fascination. The leaves of a banana plant, for instance, are about a million times bigger than the leaves of ...

Ready-washed salad leaves are convenient but deteriorate quickly and sometimes are rinsed with chemical mixtures to prolong their shelf life. Look instead for those that have been washed only in ...

This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

From scenic drives to immersive outdoor experiences, Arizona offers many fall hotspots just hours from Phoenix where visitors can witness the magic of changing leaves. For those eager to explore ...

Al Sidr Environmental Film Festival showcases several such remarkable creatures, among them a snow leopard, a falcon, a river otter, a hen and a donkey. Each of them provides a story that comes as ...

Expo City Dubai launches Sidr Residences ahead of 2027 handover in developing neighbourhood Expo City Dubai has launched the first phase of Sidr Residences, a new three-tower development of one- to ...

It’s autumn, and that means the leaves on the trees are turning beautiful shades of yellow and red, before falling off entirely. It provides cheap entertainment for people and pets. It’s a way ...

Do you ever wonder why leaves change in the fall and what determines the colors that they change to? It's kind of like swapping out your summer T shirt for *** snazzy winter coat. They're really ...

ELLIJAY, Ga. — Autumn arrives Sunday, Sept. 22. Although fall decorations have been in big box stores for months now, we'll have to wait longer before we see significant fall color on the trees ...