Figs are one of summer's greatest delights, but they are particularly attractive to birds and squirrels. This article describes several methods for keeping pests away from your figs.

The top-line findings of a massive analysis of the growth rate of more than 20,000 tropical trees in more than 30 countries ...

The eco-lodges and tree-covered footpaths of West Africa's largest chimpanzee refuge have been devoid of tourists for more ...

Six months ago, the M23 rebel group seized Goma, one of the largest cities in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The 4th Series of the 5th Hanseatic League of Universities Conference By Genevieve Balance Kupang, Siquijor Island, ...

If you’ve ever visited Kauaʻi and thought, this view looks like it was plucked straight from the big screen, it probably was.

Houseplants have long been more than just green companions–they are stylish design elements that enhance spaces, create ...

“I saw my life branching out before me like the green fig tree in the story. From the tip of every branch, like a fat purple fig, a wonderful future beckoned and winked... I saw myself sitting ...

Fig trees offer dual benefits by fixing carbon and producing fruit Fig trees may play a crucial role in environmental sustainability by aiding in carbon capture whilst yielding nutritious produce.

Fig tree in Africa. Credit: Mike Rowley Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new research has found.

Some fig trees can convert surprisingly large amounts of carbon dioxide into stone, ensuring that the carbon remains in the soil long after the tree has died. This means that fig trees planted for ...