Rio Baran's senior thesis research sought to explore what few scientists have attempted. “Rio is an exceptional undergraduate student,” said her adviser, geosciences professor John Higgins.

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especially for small trees. Three fungicide sprays should be applied in spring: at bud break, when leaves are half-expanded, and when leaves are fully expanded. At the garden center, look for tree ...

Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that ...

A wave of wildfires erupted in the Bay State last fall, but was this a random event or did science have a say in the timing ...

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The weather is warming up in Michigan, which means it is time for beach days, picnics, barbecues and fun times outside. While ...

Rob Thuener strolled through his garden in the May drizzle, pointing out the Zephirine Drouhin, a heavily scented, deep pink, ...

Local horticulturist Nan Sterman explains what went into choosing the plants and her garden design in Balboa Park’s rebuilt ...