As has so often been the case in recent years, the Six Nations will come down to the final week with France, Scotland and Ireland all able to take the title. The smart money would be on France beating ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." Videos circulate of loud, ...

As we head into the weekend, a major winter storm system is going to slide some of the coldest air we’ve felt in years right over Michigan - and we’re going to be in a deep freeze for a few days. How ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

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Scientists have found that a single tree can be home to a trillion microbial cells — an invisible ecosystem that is only beginning to be understood. A black oak in the Yale-Myers Forest of northern ...

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Fake trees have been around for longer than you might think—but how do they compare to real trees when it comes to sustainability and your health? In some countries, artificial Christmas trees are ...

The festive White House Christmas Tree in Washington, DC. The theme for this year's holiday decorations is “Season of Peace and Light.” Photo by Anna Moneymaker. From the “most famous” (a disputed ...