“This tree’s bark has been used to treat fevers for generations,” she says. “Its thick leaves fall and decompose slowly, enriching the soil for our crops. This is how our ancestors designe ...

This is because of the milky toxic sap in its bark, leaves, and fruit that cause painful blisters. It’s classified as one of the world’s most dangerous trees. This tree can reach 49 feet and has ...

Introduction: The color of Clausena lansium L. Skeels cv. Jixin fruit peel is brown (BP), while the mutant cv. Zijin had purple fruit peels (PP). The coloration of the peels was attributed to ...

This wood-boring beetle feeds off soft, nutritious material beneath the bark of ash trees. While adult beetles typically cause only minor damage by nibbling on foliage, the most serious threat lies ...

Scientists have discovered that portions of the Earth's crust are peeling away and sinking into the mantle. The geological churning is happening beneath California's Sierra Nevada mountains. The ...

PARK CITY, Utah -- Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson directed the Onyx Collective documentary which tells the story of the groundbreaking band Sly & The Family Stone's rise to fame, their unfortunate ...

has announced the creation of a new transgenic, inspired by Darwin’s bark spider (Caerostris darwini). Darwin’s bark spider silk has been documented by some studies as the toughest biological material ...

They’re loyal, loving, and pretty quiet companions. Whether it’s their low tendency to bark or their alert yet peaceful demeanor, these dogs offer the perfect balance of companionship without noise.

Being so heavy, the lower layer might then 'peel' free to slowly sink into the circulating currents of molten rock making up the rest of the mantle. It's an appealing hypothesis in need of solid ...

If you're looking for fast-growing trees to plant to create shade in a hot, sunny backyard, gumbo limbo is a superb choice in this zone. As their bark peels, resembling sun-kissed tourists, gumbo ...

The medical spa chain offers a variety of aesthetic services, including chemical peels, laser hair removal and injectables. Some weight loss services are also available, according to its website.