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A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

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Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

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Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.

Rapid temperature drops can cause a real phenomenon called a "frost crack," when moisture inside a tree freezes and splits the trunk. Smooth-barked trees like sycamores are especially vulnerable, and ...

DETROIT (WWJ) – A rumor regarding “exploding trees” has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees in cold weather. Bert Cregg is a professor of horticulture ...

Faced with exploding global demand for protein and the growing environmental impact of animal farming, insects are emerging as an attractive alternative: they are rich in nutrients, resource-efficient ...

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Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says it can be alarming to hear when a frost crack occurs, but frost cracks are generally ...

In her solo show at Jessica Silverman, Rebecca Manson pushes forward with her monumental and minute explorations of nature and ceramics.