reddish-brown shelf-like structures that look like a fungus growing near the base of a redbud tree in my yard. What is it, and what should I do about it? A: Based on your description, it sounds ...

The blending colors of the leaves and the textured bark, and the dreamy atmosphere of the painting brought me back to my countryside house in Normandy where a weeping willow stood tall. Under this ...

It's that time of year again when the Christmas advertisements grace our screen - and we all end up in tears. Titled 'Helping Feed Your Christmas Spirit', the advert tells the story of Gary, who ...

Paper is a ubiquitous part of everyday life, but how is it made, and where did it originate? Ancient Egyptians made an early version of plant-based paper using papyrus — which is where the word ...