We just returned from two months of adventures from Italy to Tunisia and Egypt. It was exploration into the past from the ...

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Orphan genes, found only in specific lineages, are key drivers of new functions and phenotypic traits. This discovery lays a ...

The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is a spectacular 30-acre garden with fountains, children's area, and tropical garden.

In the Mekong Delta, farmers and locals still gather the flowers on wooden boats. Now, the ritual’s also become a photo op.

Papua New Guinea is home to thousands of species — many still waiting to be discovered.

The scientific name of the coconut is Cocos nucifera. This specific epithet, “nucifera,” means “nut-bearing” in Latin, aptly ...

Need a breath of fresh air? From cherry blossoms and azaleas to cacti and rock art, these stunning gardens around the country ...

Tropical Depression Kong-rey is moving through the Marianas, bringing winds and rains over Tinian and Saipan Friday and heavy rainfall for Guam and Rota through Saturday, according to the National ...

Research shows that, instead of replanting rainforests, allowing them to bounce back naturally would store loads of carbon.

Native to the tropical rainforests of southern Brazil, this pretty plant bears bright flowers (usually around the holidays ..