The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s most recent update on fall foliage across the state. This week’s projections from the agency point to the effects of recent ...

This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.

Autumn is a big time for trees. Many shed their leaves, and of course, before the leaves fall, they can turn brilliant colors. One of those colors has generated a lot of heated debate among scientists ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Fall colors at three climate change-monitoring sites across Japan have gotten duller in recent years Longer summers may drain leaves’ vitality and reduce their color Temperatures in Japan are ...

Buckle up, outdoors enthusiasts: the change in fall foliage color is about to hit in a big way. The latest update from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shows a big ...

The season's first peak colors are bursting in parts of the Empire State as New York's leaf-peeping season hits its stride. According to New York's weekly fall foliage report, spectacular seasonal ...

A plant's genetics are a primary factor in determining its potential for vibrant fall colors. Weather, specifically cool nights and sunny days, helps produce the red pigments in leaves. Healthy, ...

It has taken a while, but the cool nights are finally starting to bring some autumn color to Oregon's trees. Nature's fireworks display should only get better from now until nearly November, or until ...