Japan's iconic "juhyo," or snow monsters of Mount Zao, are shrinking due to climate change and forest pest outbreaks. These ...

For most people, a Christmas tree means a fresh or artificial evergreen decorated with shiny balls and twinkling lights. But did you know that in some places, Christmas trees are not always what you ...

New York City sparkles with Christmas trees on every corner, but some standouts go way beyond twinkling lights and classic ...

While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-made destinations around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature. From trees that resemble monsters, to colorful sinkholes, towering rock formations and ...

developing solutions to today’s environmental challenges. On the windswept slopes of the Andes mountains, rugged forests grow. These exceptionally hardy trees and shrubs, known as Polylepis, have ...