Critical zone, critical research

The Earth's critical zone isn't called critical for nothing. Known as our planet's outer skin, it is essential for human survival.

Minecraft tree 'probably' the tallest tree in the Tropics

A tree the height of 20 London double-decker buses has been discovered in Malaysia by conservation scientists monitoring the impact of human activity on the biodiversity of a pristine rainforest. The tree, a Yellow Meranti, ...

New model predicts maximum tree height across the US

The next time you're outdoors, see if you can spot the tallest tree. If you're in the desert Southwest, this may be an easy task — trees there are few and far between, and tend to hunch low to the ground to conserve ...