When the volcanic island of Surtsey rose from the North Atlantic Ocean in 1963, it offered scientists a once-in-a-lifetime ...

Fungi are critical to human life and the planet. They recycle nutrients, helping keep our soil and plants healthy; they store carbon, helping to tackle climate change; and they play a key role in ...

On islands, many plants rely on animals such as birds, bats and reptiles to disperse their seeds and help them grow in new ...

Pennsylvania is home to thousands of native plants, and environmental leaders with the state government are calling attention to the critical role they play in the ecosystem. Friday at the state ...