Tree : Science World Report

Jan 11, 2016 08:22 AM EST

Rainforest Structure is Shaped by a Constant Battle for Sunlight

Scientists have found that despite their diversity, the structure of rainforests is highly predictable for a reason.

Jan 02, 2016 10:00 AM EST

Tropical Cyclones Disrupt Nutrient Cycling in the Philippines in a Big Way

Tropical cyclones apparently disrupt nutrient cycling in a big way.

Dec 29, 2015 09:15 AM EST

California Drought is Putting Tens of Millions of Trees in Danger, Even with El Niño

The California drought is still taking its toll. Now, scientists have announced that tens of millions of trees are in danger from this dry spell.

Dec 27, 2015 10:31 AM EST

The Mystery of How Snake Bellies Grip Trees and Branches

Researchers are taking a closer look at the bellies of snakes to figure out how diverse snakes species crawl and climb almost everywhere, including tree branches with variable bark texture.

Nov 22, 2015 01:18 PM EST

Amazon Tree Species Face Major Threats: More Than Half Globally Threatened

More than half of the tree species in the Amazon rainforest may be globally threatened.

Oct 07, 2015 07:48 AM EDT

Changing Trees into Energy Storage Devices: How to Store Green Energy with Cellulose

Scientists may be turning trees into energy storage devices.

Oct 01, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Loggers May Help Endangered Owls in Russia in a Conservation Twist

In a weird conservation twist, loggers may actually benefit owls. A recent study shows that loggers that take steps can actually preserve endangered Blakiston's fish owls in Russia.

Sep 30, 2015 10:36 AM EDT

Climate Change: Drought May Cause Large Trees to Die First

Drought is still a major issue as the climate continues to change. Now, scientists have found that drought has had a more detrimental impact on the growth and survival of larger trees.

Sep 25, 2015 07:27 AM EDT

Climate Change: New Forests Don't Store As Much Carbon as Previously Thought

Forests are often planted to help with carbon capture and storage. But exactly how effective are these trees at keeping carbon? Scientists have found that predictions for carbon storage may just be overestimated.

Sep 16, 2015 03:46 PM EDT

Why Autumn Leaves Change Colors as Trees Prepare for Winter

Each year, leaves change from green to vibrant hues of red, yellow and orange. But what causes these changes in color? And why does it occur at around the same time each year?

Sep 03, 2015 07:19 AM EDT

Three Trillion Trees on Earth are More Than Expected, But Still in Decline

It turns out that there are far more trees on Earth than previously realized.

Aug 28, 2015 05:15 PM EDT

Climate Change: Increasing Drought and Disturbances Risking the World's Forests

Increasingly severe disturbances may be weakening the world's temperate forests. Scientists have found the droughts and other threats could be levelling forests.