Blue corn is an important food to the Navajo people. It’s the title of a new book of poems by Amber McCrary, "Blue Corn ...

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In Norway, scientists have found blue rings in trees that hint at how volcanic eruptions disrupted growth throughout history.

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Volcanic eruptions and cold summers leave lasting marks in the wood of northern trees, unlocking the secrets of past climate extremes.

New businesses are reinvigorating the small desert city of 29 Palms, located just 20 minutes from Joshua Tree. Here are nine ...

Scientists studying pine trees and juniper shrubs in northern Scandinavia are revealing the weather of the past by looking at ...

Dating back thousands of years in China and Japan, the ancient art of bonsai has long captivated gardeners. Indeed, growing ...

Prior to Christmas tree farms growing spruces and pines for in-home holiday decorations, the eastern red cedar was the ...

California does have fairly good fire-prevention measures and requirements in its building codes. One of the most important ...