Fall is in the air and thoughts turn to pumpkins, cider and brightly colored leaves. According to experts at the University of New Hampshire's Extension, despite drought conditions in the Northeast, ...

Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns survival into spectacle. Every autumn, landscapes across much of the world ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

And just like that, it’s mid-October. I’ve avoided getting a pumpkin-spiced latte and wearing a flannel up until this point, but now, it’s “all systems go.” Fall is in full swing, with the arrival of ...

A variety of red oak leaves show how different layers of the tree canopy can develop at different times, with the outer layer usually changing first. DURHAM, N.H.—Fall is in the air and thoughts turn ...