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, ...

These colors are a nice change, since most of the time we see the leaves in their green phase. That is because of the chlorophyll in the leaves. It is the pigment that gives plants their green color, ...

Every fall season, nature lovers look forward to scenic fall foliage. But do we know the science behind why leaves do this once the temperatures start dropping? Here's how nature creates art during ...

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 ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As we wrap up the month of September and head into October, our eyes turn upward toward the trees! Some patchy color may start to develop on the trees this week, but we’re still a ...

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 ...

Autumn officially began last Sunday, although the true harbinger of autumn — those ubiquitous pumpkin-flavored drinks and treats — began appearing at my morning coffee stop nearly a month ago! Autumn ...

We are soon approaching the time of year with shorter days, longer nights and cooler temperatures; when these changes occur, the vibrant green leaves on trees begin to slowly change to reds, yellows, ...

Before the advent of pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween decorations, the most reliable indication of autumn’s arrival lay in the tree canopy as its greens gave way to yellows and reds and its leaves ...