Though a major fire killed a million Joshua trees in the Mojave desert, researchers found that fungi and bacteria underneath the scorched earth were totally unaffected.

A Joshua tree against a sunset in the high Mojave Desert. (Carlo Allegri / Getty Images) Joshua trees face an uncertain future. Scientists warn that without significant climate action, the species ...

The Joshua tree has been featured in poetry and music and represented a burning bush in the latest episode of "Euphoria." A small group of scientists hope the key to unlocking its long-term survival ...

A single Joshua tree's ability to reproduce relies on several precise actions all happening at exactly the right time. First, the Joshua tree's branches flower. Then, the yucca moth (the one and only ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The burned area was considered one of the most climate-resilient refuges for the trees as the region grows hotter and drier amid climate change.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A fire that ignited during the government shutdown burned hundreds of Joshua trees. The iconic, twisty trees are ...

To protect the southwest’s iconic Joshua trees, scientists are tinkering with their genetics and searching for climate havens in—and sometimes outside of—their existing habitat. Joshua trees are lit ...

Photographers capturing earlier than expected blooming of the iconic Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert are being asked to share their images with environmental biologists at Cal State Northridge ...