Startup Pyri believes its lightweight fire detectors can give vulnerable communities an invaluable head start in the race to escape or contain blazes.

Unlock the secrets of turning everyday pine cones into stunning DIY creations with this genius recycling idea! Imagine transforming simple nature items into unique, handcrafted products that are both ...

I was kind of offended on the alligator’s behalf with the way they talk about them,” she said. “I don’t think the alligator wants its name attached to the word Alcatraz.” ...

Turn a backyard into a haven with privacy trees. Find the best trees and shrubs for privacy from neighbors including ...

Every species of tree has unique characteristics, from its bark to its leaves, that you can use as clues to identify ...

These trees are known as Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum). The Bald Cypress is a large, slow-growing, and long-lived tree. It can reach heights of up to 120 feet with trunks up to 7 feet in diameter.

If you have ever walked along the water’s edge, you may have come across a grove of particular-looking trees. Their bark is rather shaggy and peels off in strips. Their leaves are soft and feathery, ...

The Italian cypress tree (Cupressus sempervirens) ... It thrives in USDA Hardiness zones 7 through 10. The cones can open up in high-heat situations, such as fires, and then seeds will germinate in ...

Cypress and hemlocks have needles that are flattened and attached to the twig with leaf stalks. While cone sizes vary, they are generally much smaller than other types of conifers and tend to form ...

It poses a threat to certain trees, particularly bald cypress and other conifers, though the bug has also been seen in juniper and pine trees in other countries. CBP agriculturist Tyler Fox said the ...

Michigan's millions of conifer trees may have just dodged a bad bug. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced this week that agricultural specialists at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ...