A new study led by the U.S. Forest Service, with Chapman University as a key senior collaborator, published in Nature Communications, suggests Earth's own tropical soils may contribute to climate ...

A University of Florida professor visited the University of Connecticut on Thursday, Feb. 5, to discuss the impact of habitat fragmentation and drought on tropical plants. Emilio Bruna spoke to the ...

Across Australia, forests are quietly changing. Trees that once stood for decades or centuries are now dying at an accelerating rate. And this is not because of fire, storms, or logging. The chronic ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The flowering times for many plant species have shifted due to climate change, with most of the change occurring in temperate zones. Researchers ...

Tropical forests draw down and store large quantities of CO₂ from the atmosphere. The Amazon rainforest in South America, for example, stores approximately 123 billion tonnes of carbon – more than is ...

Humid weather creates the perfect environment for many lush and vibrant plants to thrive. From tropical favorites like monstera and bird of paradise to low-maintenance ferns and peace lilies, these ...

This breathtaking aerial view showcases a peaceful river winding through the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, the largest ...

World Rainforest Day, observed annually on June 22 worldwide, is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and conserving ...