Green leaves are fundamental for the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Their pigments are the predominant signal seen from space. Nitrogen uptake and carbon assimilation by plants and the ...

Redwood trees have two types of leaves, one to make food and the other to absorb water, found a new study. It's the first study to estimate whole-crown water absorption in a large, mature tree. The ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The tallest trees in the world continue to offer insights to scientists, with a new study revealing that redwoods have ...