Nearly three decades ago, scientists found that a pair of molecules in rye pollen exhibited an unusual ability to slow tumor ...

A tree in Lake Kerkini National Park has stood for over ten centuries, taking root during the height of the Byzantine Empire.

Some trees don’t just survive centuries, they survive civilisations. And for that reason and more, they are rightfully called iconic and historic. These ancient beings have stood through geological ...

The strict regulations of the Endangered Species Act inhibit development and “energy domination,” the Trump administration claims.

Chinese researchers have managed to synthesize baccatin III using tobacco plants, hurdling an obstacle that limited the supply of the crucial raw material used to make the anti-cancer drug paclitaxel.

SEATTLE — In the lumber-centric Pacific Northwest, Douglas and noble fir are the classic choices for a Christmas tree — aromatic, good for ornaments and able to last a few weeks. But with hotter and ...

Pan Pacific Whistler is elevating holiday giving this season by debuting its sparkling ‘Purpose Trees’, inspiring guests and visitors to give the gift of kindness and make a donation to the hotel’s ...

The hot, dry summers Clark County and much of the Pacific Northwest have experienced in recent years are harming some native tree species. Forestry experts and environmental groups say western hemlock ...

A deadly fungus found in ancient tombs could make for a promising anticancer drug. Snake venom could be turned into lifesaving antibiotics. And extracts from common trees hold promise as therapies for ...

In his message for this year's Season of Creation, Pope Leo XIV notes that the theme, "Seeds of Peace and Hope" — chosen by Pope Francis before his death in late April — "appears most timely," ...

The Florida State University community mourns the loss of esteemed chemist and noted inventor Robert Holton, whose groundbreaking synthesis of the cancer drug Taxol made it widely available to ...