When temperatures plunge and the air goes painfully still, people in northern forests sometimes hear a sharp crack that sounds like a gunshot. That eerie noise has fueled a viral claim that trees ...

Local arborist Luke Brunner says that low temperatures are far less dangerous to trees than heavy snow and ice.

From Jan. 25 to Feb. 10, power outages affected about 230,000 homes in Nashville, five people died and tens of thousands of trees were damaged.

Since the introduction of cherry trees from their native Japan in the early 1900s, blossoming cherry trees signal seasonal change in the United States. Bred for blooms not fruit, types of cherry tree ...

The deep sea is a dark, cold place. It's just a few degrees above freezing, subject to immense pressure, and beyond the reach ...

Augusta's unusually warm winter has led to an early spring, causing plants to bloom ahead of schedule and raising concerns.

Spring storms in with warm afternoons, icy mornings, drenching rain, and dry wind all in the same week. March stands at the ...

Snowy owls are beautiful and lovable, just ask any Harry Potter fan. But paparazzi are making their life difficult, and ...

Enjoy the 2026 winners of the World Nature Photography Awards, including the top photo of a rare white humpback whale calf, ...

Explore scenic Illinois state parks with stunning trails, river bluffs, waterfalls, and lake views perfect for your 2026 ...