Growing an avocado tree from seed is a fun and easy indoor project. Avocados are tropical plants, so they won't survive cold ...

Colorful lichen living on dinosaur bones reflect infrared light that can be detected by drones, which might lead to finds in remote areas.

An enigmatic group of fossil organisms has finally been identified—and is changing the story of how plants took root on land ...

Unlike the Southwest or some of the Appalachian states, Michigan does not have many hikeable canyons or gorges that are ...

The seasons are changing from fall to winter, and one of the major changes to the environment is that the deciduous trees ...

Dermatologists explain why scratching offers instant relief but triggers a deeper itch-scratch cycle that damages your skin, and the safer science-backed ways to calm an itch without making it worse ...

If you are concerned about your plant not fruiting, this is likely due to the absence of male flowers, which provide the ...

Several species of tiny fungi completely new to science—and all from Alberta—have been discovered through University of ...

In our complete guide to bird lifecycles, we lead you from nesting and hatching all the way back to the mating season.

Volunteer naturalists create lasting impact across the state This year, Extension’s Minnesota Master Naturalist program is celebrating its 20th anniversary, looking back to its early days in 2005, ...

A longstanding favourite among landscapers, this hard-wearing material is winning fans of wild gardening and informal ...