I often watch out for stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) while hiking in central Vermont. As you might guess from its name, brushing against this plant causes a bee sting-like burn that can last for ...

ANSBACH, Germany — Did you know that stinging nettles can be so much more than just a painful nuisance? Many people living in Germany have probably accidentally come into contact with them at some ...

In his book, “The Road Less Traveled,” author and psychologist Scott Peck, begins with this simple truth: “Life is Hard.” He goes on to say that while this fundamental statement seems straightforward ...

I often watch out for stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) while hiking in central Vermont. As you might guess from its name, brushing against this plant causes a bee sting-like burn that can last for ...