Back in the late 90s when absolutely everybody knew that Java was going to become the one programming language to rule them ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Researchers have confirmed Taiwan’s tallest known tree: an 84.1-meter (276-foot) Taiwania fir they named “the Heaven Sword of the Da’an River.” A ...

Burning trees to help other trees grow? It sounds counterintuitive, but using biochar to improve soil conditions is a practice that dates back centuries. On Arbor Day 2025, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab ...

If caterpillars have munched through a lot of an oak tree’s leaves one year, then, the following spring, the tree’s buds open three days later. This delay means the caterpillars don’t have food ...

If you plant a sapling for Arbor Day, this year on April 24, or Labor Day, for that matter, you can’t just expect it to grow. It needs to be watered. Actually, it needs a good soaking. According to ...

A host of tree mammal species, including opossums, two-toed sloths and wild cats, have been found sharing a latrine in the forest canopy. Jeremy Quirós-Navarro, an independent ecologist in Costa Rica ...

Aleksandra began her adventure with games with… adventure games. As a child, she played the same titles over and over again, which were available on CDs included with magazines sold at newsstands.

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A dead tree lying in the middle of your yard can detract from your home's overall beauty. But before having it hauled away and disposed of, consider the many ways you can give it a second life. From ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Deep in the arid landscapes of Socotra, the Canary Islands ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. When Stockholm’s Traffic Office conducted a general assessment ...

I am having a couple of trees cut down next week. Is it OK to use the wood as firewood? One is a maple and the other is a pine tree. — Jackson Bos, Libertyville I am a big fan of having a fire in the ...