A recent Ph.D. graduate’s excavation of an ancient forest near Strahan in western Tasmania exceeded expectations with the discovery of new plant species. Fossils were discovered during a 2020 excavation led by Dr. Miriam Slodownik, a recent graduate of the University of Adelaide. The goal of the dig was to “understand the ancient ecosystems of...
The oldest tree species is the Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva). The oldest tree of the species is named Methuselah and is more than 4,800 years old. The longevity of the Great Basin bristlecone pine can be attributed to factors such as the species’ ability to withstand various weather conditions, including intense winds, snow...
Moringa is one of many plants that have been said to come with potential health benefits when consumed. Moringa is sold in an assortment of forms, including a stand-alone powder, oils, pill capsules and as one ingredient of many green protein powders. Moringa has been around for many years, especially in South Asia as well...
Having a sunroom in your home makes you one of the lucky ones. You have space to enjoy the sunshine and get some fresh air without all the mosquitos and other bugs bothering you. If your dream has been to add a little more life to your sunroom, transforming it into a greenhouse filled with...
Tequila has a dedicated space on the shelves of most bars and restaurants, but what is it? And why is it so popular? While tequila has a reputation for being the spirit of choice for college students and tropical vacationers, Fox News Digital spoke to two tequila experts for a deeper dive into the beverage...
A tropical cactus that was once found in the Florida Keys no longer exists in the United States, save for some conservation collections, a field biologist told Fox News Digital this week. The Key Largo tree cactus was wiped out by rising sea levels in the region, among other factors, according to Jennifer Possley, who...
You can “stop and smell the roses” at U.S. national parks — but don’t expect to add them to water. Many visitors pass through America’s 429 national parks, with some 325.5 million people taking in the beauty last year alone, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Visitors may admire the wealth of flowers the...
Giverny, France – Claude Monet’s Gardens are both intimately familiar and overwhelming in their spectacle. The French impressionist master lived in Giverny, France, for half his life, from 1883 to his death, at age 86, in 1926. The gardens inspired Monet’s greatest and best-known paintings. They are a popular tourist attraction today, located near a...
Scientists have identified a super resilient desert moss species in China’s western region of Xinjiang that could help sustain possible colonies on Mars, a study by the Chinese Academy of Sciences showed. When subjected to conditions that simulate the environment on Mars, the moss – Syntrichia Caninervis – was found to be able to withstand...
