Q: The leaves are starting to turn earlier than usual in my neck of the woods. One neighbor says it’s because we’ve had an exceptionally dry summer, while another says it’s because we’ve recently had ...

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 ...

It's that time of year again. Fall, when the leaves turn color and the Yankees turn into spectators. At least one of these is enjoyable. A lesson on the chemistry of colorful leaf pigments shows that, ...

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 ...

Fall is around the corner and with it comes the changing of the leaves. Tennessee is a state with a wide variety of climate patterns. With mountains in the east and the river delta in the west, the ...

For gardeners, few sights rival the breathtaking transformation of leaves in the fall. The fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep purples bring a sense of wonder to the landscape while signaling the ...

NPR's Short Wave podcast spoke to botanist and plant ecologist, Tanisha Williams, about why some leaves change color in the Fall. If you're in a part of the country with some great fall foliage and ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Have you ever wondered why the leaves change color from green to those vibrant, yellows, oranges, and reds in autumn? A lot of the science behind the changes has to do with the ...

The fall equinox (also known as the autumnal equinox) took place Sept. 21. It is officially fall and it’s the time of year when we are awed by the color and beauty of trees in our neighborhood, but ...