The average person can easily spot lichens in the woods, yet few scientists have studied the species. Now the Smokies are a ...

Researchers released a few garden pests into a barren landscape destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1980s. It is now brimming ...

Four years ago, the Caldor Fire burned 221,835 acres in El Dorado, Alpine and Amador counties, as it climbed the western ...

In this column, @SmokiesLife intern writer Hannah Early examines lichen and biodiversity in Great Smoky Mountains National ...

In this column, @SmokiesLife intern writer Hannah Early examines lichen and biodiversity in Great Smoky Mountains National ...

Natural soils are absorbing far less nitrogen than expected - limiting their ability to store carbon and fight climate change.

"I enjoy that excitement and mystery." Experts stunned after spotting rare bird in new location: 'We never know what we're going to see or find' first appeared on The Cool Down.

New research shows turning forests and grasslands into cropland drastically cuts soil carbon storage. This converts carbon-absorbing land into emitters, impacting climate. Our land management choices ...

To help farmers and other Californians address emerging issues, the University of California Agriculture and Natural ...

Removing invasive species is a crucial step in helping natural ecosystems recover. Once invasive species have been removed, ...

The Mississippi River flows from the State of Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Major tributaries include the Missouri and Ohio Rivers. Substantial heavy and light industry in metropolitan and rural ...

First Nations people started trading 'trepang', or sea cucumber, in the 1700s, and now these tiny marine animals may help ...