This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest problems. Here’s how it evolved to use tension and geometry to fire ...

Every December, as twinkling lights go up and the scent of pine (real or artificial) fills our living rooms, one question returns: which Christmas tree is better for the planet, a real or an ...

Sap is water-resistant, making it tricky to get out of fabric. Picking out your Christmas tree, lugging it into your home, and adorning it with lights and baubles is a seasonal tradition for many. But ...

A New South Wales inquest is examining the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, linked to three deaths in recent years. Data from Fire and Rescue NSW said lithium-ion batteries are causing approximately ...

Every year in Guanajuato, Mexico, locals celebrate one of the world’s most extreme traditions — the Exploding Hammer Festival. With hammers packed with homemade explosives, this chaotic yet symbolic ...