Tips on identifying trees in the middle of winter by Henry Homeyer

Trees can be identified in winter by observing their needles, bark, branching patterns, and buds. Distinctive bark, such as ...

How the Endangered Red-Nosed Cuxiu ‘Hacks’ the Amazon’s Toughest Fruits

The Amazon rainforest is one of the most diverse yet challenging habitats in the world. It is home to thousands of different species, which have adapted to meet these challenges. One of the most ...
San José Spotlight

Fact Brief: Was Silicon Valley once known as the Valley of Heart’s Delight?

Before becoming a hub for technological innovation, the Santa Clara Valley was famous for its fruit trees, which gave it the ...
Discover Wildlife

It’s taller than Big Ben, can live for thousands of years and even regenerates after an entire forest burns down

The tallest redwood, a roughly 600-year-old specimen known as Hyperion, is located in Redwood National and State Parks, Humboldt County (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Located on a steep, remote slope ...