Up to the point that they actually burn, green, well-maintained plants can slow the spread of a fire by serving as “heat sinks,” absorbing energy and even blocking embers. This apparent protective ...

A Chinese proverb says that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is today. But it's not ...

Explore the significance of California's vegetation in wildfire resilience and how it protects homes in urban settings.

The island of New Guinea is famed for its eye-popping diversity of plants, animals and human cultures. Estimated to host ...

During World War I, the US government designed and built 80 communities for workers and their families, revealing what ...

Shelved plans from '60s for TVA project in NC unlikely to make comeback. Dam failures, costs and ecology will make new dams ...

Newark, Delaware isn’t just a college town – it’s a time-traveling adventure disguised as a charming Main Street where brick ...

Newark, Delaware might look like your typical college town at first glance, but scratch beneath that blue-and-gold University of Delaware veneer and you’ll discover an antique lover’s playground that ...

Pope Leo XIV has recently referred to Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Sower at Sunset,” calling it a symbol of hope.

California’s proposed Zone 0 regulations go beyond what is currently known from scientific research regarding plant ...

Architect David Brooks understands the gift of a challenging building site. The Carr director is an unabashed fan of being presented with constraints because it forces his team to think outside ...