The sandbox tree launches seeds at 150 mph by exploding its ripe fruits. This explosive dispersal helps seeds escape crowded forest competition. The tree grows in tropical rainforests from Mexico to ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest ...
Have you ever wanted to try mesquite flour? It’s nutritious, with lots of fiber and protein, plus it’s gluten-free. Tucson is bursting with mesquite trees, and chances are you have at least one in ...
In tropical forests across Central and South America, a quiet tree hides one of the most violent forms of seed dispersal found in nature. Known to scientists as Hura crepitans and to locals as the ...
After 20 years, Belle Burden’s picture-perfect marriage came crashing down when her husband suddenly walked away. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Background: Brian Rea; Inset photo: ...
This two-player spruce treehouse is perfect for survival teams in Minecraft. Built high in the trees using only spruce wood, it includes two cozy rooms, shared storage, and a safe elevated base to ...
You can get your link from the Podcast show page, which you can paste into the listening app of your choice. For most apps, you can do this by clicking "Add a show by URL" or "Add by RSS feed". You ...
Think is a daily, topic-driven interview and call-in program hosted by Krys Boyd covering a wide variety of topics ranging from history, politics, current events, science, technology and emerging ...