SEATTLE, Wash. — As autumn arrives, the vibrant colors of fall foliage captivate many, but the science behind this natural spectacle is equally fascinating. Scientists have long studied the changes in ...

Sept. 22 marked the first day of fall, a bold and colorful season here in East Tennessee. As the landscape becomes a spectacle of changing color, tourists and locals alike rely on fall foliage maps to ...

I had written an article on leaves during a series on plants. I wrote about the green called chlorophyll. Green is the color of life, nature, health and prosperity. It is hope in the spring; the ...

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 ...

When the air becomes crisp and the leaves start to turn, it only means one thing: Fall has arrived! Don't get us wrong, we love the bright green hues that grace the treetops throughout the spring and ...

Leaves begin to change color in the fall thanks to cooler days and nights, and due to shorter days bringing less sunlight. This causes trees to stop producing as much chlorophyll, which gives leaves ...

It may not feel like it, but it's fall, y'all. September 22 marks the official calendar start of fall. Though Louisiana isn't exactly known for frosty chills and bright orange leaves, we can all still ...