The tonka bean tree, scientifically known as Dipteryx oleifera, has developed the ability to not only survive strikes but also to transfer the electricity from lightning to its “enemies” and the ...

As REDD projects around the world face setbacks, restoration projects in the Amazon are flourishing as a means of reviving ...

Then suddenly, there it is – Maryland’s highest free-falling waterfall, a 53-foot cascade of pure natural drama tucked away ...

Lightning strikes may kill hundreds of millions of trees every year, but one tropical tree has evolved to benefit from the ...

Wild fig tree rings offer a cheap method for tracking toxic atmospheric mercury, a byproduct of gold mining in the Global ...

Natural Tunnel State Park embodies the very definition of a hidden gem—world-class natural wonders tucked away in Virginia’s southwest corner, offering experiences that rival more famous destinations ...

For hundreds of years, the Amazon has been exploited for its gold. Today, the precious metal is just as sought after, but the ...

Researchers believe they have identified a network of spies to help combat illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon ...

For hundreds of years, the Amazon has been exploited for its gold. Today, the precious metal is just as sought after, but the remaining tiny gold ...

A new study suggests that tree species that form tree rings as they age could be used as biomonitors to track mercury ...

How will tropical forests change in response to the climate in the coming decades? A new global map reveals the functional ...