Destructive storms ripped through parts of Mississippi on Wednesday night, producing at least 14 reported tornadoes, authorities said. One tornado has been confirmed. A 1-year-old child was missing ...

Tree roots are the hidden lifeline of every tree, anchoring them, feeding them, and keeping them strong for decades. But without proper care, they can cause damage to property or suffer from neglect, ...

To solar or not to solar? That is the question for today's episode of Short Wave's monthly series Nature Quest. For many people, solar is alluring as an alternative to fossil fuels. But is it still ...

Welcome to Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft! The Denver Broncos start the day with just a single pick in the first three rounds. That pick being the 62nd pick in the late second round. That should put us ...

It's a Treehugger's dream come true. Leafsnap is a free app that identifies plant species of all kinds, from flowers and bark to fruit and trees. Go for a walk, take a shot of a leaf, and this little ...

Anna Nordseth is an ecology writer and Duke University Ph.D. candidate specializing in tropical forest ecology, conservation research, and biodiversity. Boreal forests, or taiga, are found between 50 ...