In experiments that mimic conditions of the near future, some trees look set to thrive. With others, it's now a case of ...

Clouds are our lifelong companions. Sometimes they drift overhead as wispy filigrees. On other days, they darken the sky and dump rain on us. But for all our familiarity with these veils of water ...

Trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and single-celled organisms travel the globe high in the atmosphere. Scientists are ...

For those who aren’t science-minded, inclined to garden or don’t enjoy hiking, the arts can be a meaningful pathway to engage ...

As the most biodiverse park in the National Park System, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a unique launchpad for study of research.

One of those strategies is to create a concrete that “self-heals,” and in a new study, scientists used synthetic lichen to ...

We are learning more about how to give new life to clothing that experts say, far too often ends up becoming trash in ...

University of Alberta research is showing how trees and fungi team up to survive and stay healthy against insect attacks—an alliance that could lead to more resilient forests. Endophytes—tiny ...

did not draw up a list of “19 particularly dangerous fungi” until 2022. “The incidence and geographical range of fungal diseases are expanding worldwide,” according to the WHO ...

Fungi might not have the best reputation but are essential for our survival. With many species at risk, scientists say it's up to humans to help them. https://p.dw ...