In a forest clearing outside Ely, Minn., two scientists huddle over a moose calf as it dozes in the snow. The female calf is ...

How will a warming Arctic affect plant growth on Svalbard? Researchers encased plant plots in a thick layer of ice during the winter and used little greenhouses to heat up those plots in the summer.

Scientists, environmentalists and historians discuss the pros and cons as New York develops a prescribed fire council.

Dreaming of fresh peaches? Ohio gardeners can successfully grow peaches and nectarines in their own backyards with the right ...

If your yard was damaged by the freezing temperatures, don't panic. Some plants may look worse before they get better. Scratch the bark of a plant lightly with a fingernail or a coin. If the revealed ...

Recent freezing weather may have damaged plants in your yard, but not all damage is permanent. Some plants may look worse before they get better, according to Sara MacDonald at the St. Lucie County ...

As the Earth tilts on its axis away from the sun, cold and blustery weather sets in. Animals in the Berkshires employ various strategies to get through our harsh winters. Bats and woodchucks hibernate ...

It's all over the internet this week - trees "exploding" in the cold. I'm getting messages, memes and TikToks sent to me about it. It's funny (in a way), but let's set aside expectation from reality ...

For flowering plants, reproduction is a question of the birds and the bees. Attracting the right pollinator can be a matter of survival—and new research shows how flowers do it is more intriguing than ...

Your donation today will help MinnPost continue to report on the news you need. Despite recent viral social media claims, trees do not literally “explode” like bombs in extreme cold. What happens ...

I heard a new term this week, “exploding trees.” After more than 30 years with Purdue Extension, I’ve never heard a Purdue specialist use it. But it’s currently a popular story in the media and on ...

Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The ...