Researchers have found almost identical patterns of tree diversity across the world's tropical forests. The study of over one million trees across 1,568 locations found that just 2.2% of tree species ...

A major international collaboration of 356 scientists led by UCL researchers has found almost identical patterns of tree diversity across the world’s tropical forests. The study of over one million ...

Scientists from an international project are racing to figure out what kills these anchors of their ecosystems—before it’s too late to save them Ellyn Lapointe | Freelance Writer When hunting for the ...

Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts of electricity. The tonka bean tree, aka Dipteryx oleifera, has ...

Trees in tropical forests are dying at an increased rate, with consequences for biodiversity, carbon storage, and the global climate. While deforestation is the primary cause of forest loss, intact ...

A group of trees that grow fast, live long lives and reproduce slowly account for the bulk of the biomass. Irene del Carmen Torres Dominguez measures the diameter of a tree on Barro Colorado Island in ...

While most trees might wither or die when struck by lightning, the ‘Almendro’ (Dipteryx oleifera), a tropical tree native to Panama’s rainforests, has stunned scientists with its surprising reaction ...

Lush, vibrant plants and aromatic flowers dot the paths of the Missouri Botanical Garden, a true green oasis in the heart of ...

Explore Florida gardens filled with rare orchids, canopy walks, tropical fruit trees, and hidden paths that feel like another ...