Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, ...

With a new Grand Theft Auto en route, it's open season on open world games; where do we go from here? And how many kinds of open worlds are there?

This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest problems. Here’s how it evolved to use tension and geometry to fire ...

This Minecraft survival island seed features a compact island spawn with a rare, tiny cherry grove nearby. Ideal for ...

Contrary to childhood warnings, swallowing a seed will not result in a plant growing inside your stomach. Potent stomach acids effectively break down seeds, preventing germination. While rare medical ...

Growing a papaya tree from seeds can be a very interesting task if you have a balcony where you can keep the plants. This is simply because papayas grow quickly and can be maintained well in pots. If ...

The global tide of environmental consciousness keeps coming in and going out. It rose first when Rachel Carson called out the hubris of the pesticide industries in her book Silent Spring. The tide was ...

The hollowed-out trunk of the ancient yellow cedar felt like a cocoon with its soft floor of bark strips. A mother bear had molded this bed when she came each year to hibernate and to birth her cubs ...

Growing a lush and verdant yard requires more than good soil, irrigation, and gardening tools. Whether you’re sowing a new lawn or treating an existing one, you’ll need to apply the right mix of ...