The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

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A routine tree-cutting amazing process takes an unexpected turn when metal is found embedded deep within the wood. Each cut reveals layers of history, raising questions about why and how these objects ...

Geneticist Zhang Huarong walks through the forest near his Hong Kong research lab, gesturing towards a rotting incense tree ...

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Slippery salamanders glide mysteriously through the canopies of the world’s tallest trees. Now, scientists say they understand how the small skydivers are able to maneuver seamlessly across ...

Slippery salamanders glide mysteriously through the canopies of the world’s tallest trees. Now, scientists say they understand how the small skydivers are able to maneuver seamlessly across California ...