Autumn heralds the arrival of cooler weather, shorter days and colorful scenes across the United States as trees start to prepare for the colder months ahead. The vibrant foliage can be credited to ...

Sep. 12—From the cliffside aspens of the Pecos Wilderness to the vibrant maples of the Manzano Mountains, the symphony of fall colors is about to commence in New Mexico But what's conducting this ...

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — You might have already dug out the old chili recipe and tracked down your winter coats, and now it’s time to wait for the trees to perform their yearly color show. You don’t ...

SEATTLE, Wash. — As autumn arrives, the vibrant colors of fall foliage captivate many, but the science behind this natural spectacle is equally fascinating. Scientists have long studied the changes in ...

When the air becomes crisp and the leaves start to turn, it only means one thing: Fall has arrived! Don't get us wrong, we love the bright green hues that grace the treetops throughout the spring and ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

With the onset of fall, many things fill the Adirondack air: The smell of wood stoves burning, the color of the trees, and the sounds of cursing as a slow driver holds up traffic while looking at the ...

I had written an article on leaves during a series on plants. I wrote about the green called chlorophyll. Green is the color of life, nature, health and prosperity. It is hope in the spring; the ...