Together with the oceans, they are one of the two most important carbon sinks, due to their capacity to store carbon in the soil and in tree biomass. As such, promoting fast-growing trees could ...

In each experiment, tree species were planted in blocks, creating a mosaic of forest patches of the same age and species. Some experiments were established up to 60 years ago. Tree heights were ...

I've long been fascinated by the fundamental mystery of our universe's origin. In my work, I explore an alternative to the traditional singularity-based models of cosmology. Instead of a universe ...

David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert in the fields of financial accounting, corporate and individual tax planning and preparation, and investing and retirement planning.

The math concept hidden in this tree art — geometric shapes known as fractals — is apparent in branching patterns in nature and may be key to humans’ ability to recognize such artwork as ...

They also possess a tapetum lucidum, a reflective layer behind the retina that amplifies low light. This adaptation lets them see with remarkable clarity, even in near-total darkness. Mountain ...

Kwadrat/Shutterstock.com Mountain lions have many rod cells in their retinas, allowing them to detect the slightest movements in the dark. They also possess a tapetum lucidum, a reflective layer ...