Balanophora is a plant that abandoned photosynthesis long ago and now lives entirely as a parasite on tree roots, hidden in ...

Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event.

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did ...

Nancy Shute talks about life’s complexities, from its evolution on Earth as a single cell to complex human behavior.

Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century, if not earlier. Trees made of dyed feathers originated in Germany and were introduced to the U.S. by the early 20th century. The mid ...

Lamar, a hidden gem tucked away in southeastern Colorado, offers that perfect blend of small-town charm and unexpected delights that make you wonder why you haven’t visited sooner. When most people ...

Giant Amazon tree Drypetes oliveri, towering 115 feet, was discovered after 40 years, with only a few surviving in Peru.

Repeated environmental changes can lead evolution in unexpected directions, and research from Vermont shows that studying a single population does not capture the full story of an entire species. All ...