The retention of leaves throughout the growing season is an adaptative strategy known to us as marcescence. Oak species ...

The first combat tests of the Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile system on November 21 at the Yuzhmash plant turned out to be completely unexpected for the Americans. They could not gather any ...

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro has transformed unused jail grounds into a ...

To understand how artificial light pollution at night harms nature, consider what light does to animals and plants that rely ...

Two senior living complexes in different parts of town have tenants dealing with the same problem: no working elevator. People who use walkers or wheelchairs haven't been able to leave for months.

From a cat being his owner's "sous chef" during a baking session to a dog who has life-saving skills for snowy mountains, ...

The leaves produce autumn colour that can match any Japanese maple when the large hazel leaves become a cloak of orange and purple at the end of the year. Witch hazels are hardy shrubs whose ...

Elizabeth had 'many dear friends' in the town where she lived for over 70 years. She joins two men who passed unexpectedly ...

• Dried grasses such as Giant moor grass (Molina caerulea) add colour, shape and interest. If you don’t have access to ...

The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year and the return of longer days. It’s a time steeped in tradition and symbolism, making it the perfect occasion to infuse your garden with plants ...

Historical fiction on the famed bohemian collector brings her relationships to life but leaves out much of what she actually ...