Japanese maples are a stunning addition to any garden, but only if you care for them properly. That includes knowing how to ...

There are seemingly countless types of mushrooms, so it can be difficult to discern whether they're actually indicative of ...

Japanese maples are pretty and mostly hardy trees within their growing zone. Like most trees, however, they still need ...

He taught us to recognize the diamond pattern on hickory bark and reminded us to check whether branches were opposite or ...

Fox squirrels are native to the Eastern U.S., but they're increasingly common along the Wasatch Front. We learned about their spread, why they’re here, and what they mean for local ecosystems.

An undergraduate field seminar at Brown teaches aspiring biologists and backyard botanists alike how to identify the flora of ...

The emerald ash borer is deadly to ash trees—and aggravating for homeowners. Here's how to know if your tree has emerald ash borer damage.

Killer of 26-year-old woman who was strangled and left in a Perry Township field in 1988 was identified through forensic ...

Ohio State University Extension offices in Mahoning and Trumbull counties are rolling out a series of new educational programs aimed at improving community health, promoting sustainable food practices ...

My 5-year old grandson recently had a snow day. To entertain him, his parents brought out pinecones, peanut butter and ...

Yearning for simpler times, adults are collecting fluffy toys and rediscovering high school hobbies. One writer reclaims her ...

Nowadays archaeologists guess that ancient humans first entered the Americas as long as 24,000 years ago, perhaps via a sea ...