I've spent several years living in the wide-open spaces of Wyoming, and as an avid hiker, I enjoy the natural wonders that flourish in our windswept landscapes. Among them are the myriad ...

Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...

The male pine cones, which dangle at the ends of lower branches, have many pollen sacks that produce and hold pollen. As the ...

Due to climate change, plants' pollination season has been growing longer and longer. As a result, people are exposed to ...

That fine yellow powder doesn’t just settle on vehicles. It clings to every surface, returning within hours of being rinsed ...

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite wild edible for many people. Squirrels and other small mammals feast on the ...