Whether to avert bad luck, express gratitude for good fortune, or simply out of habit, knocking on wood endures as a small ...

A village's battle continues to save a 60-year-old oak tree planted to commemorate the death of Sir Winston Churchill. Outline planning permission was granted for a housing development in April ...

Skadi (Skaði), the formidable deity of winter, skiing, and the hunt, is among the most powerful Norse goddesses. Described in the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, Skadi is depicted as a fierce giantess ...

Together with the oceans, they are one of the two most important carbon sinks, due to their capacity to store carbon in the soil and in tree biomass. As such, promoting fast-growing trees could ...

These spring baby names are sure to plant a smile on everyone's faces! Find names inspired by nature, the weather, and spring's sense of renewal.

Poison oak rash is an allergic reaction to the leaves or stems of the western poison oak plant (Toxicodendron diversilobum). Home remedies and medical treatments can help manage symptoms.

The math concept hidden in this tree art — geometric shapes known as fractals — is apparent in branching patterns in nature and may be key to humans’ ability to recognize such artwork as ...

London’s The Young Vic Theatre has announced an extended run and additional cast members for Tim Crouch’s groundbreaking play “An Oak Tree,” which will now run from May 6-24, marking the ...