As a result of changing weather patterns caused by climate change, white oak trees are struggling in Missouri. Fiaoni said periods of intense rain, followed by drought, put stress on white oak trees.

Having oak trees on your property has many benefits. These beautiful trees provide long-term shade, while their deep roots help control erosion and improve soil health. They also offer a valuable ...

Palmitic acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid (LCFA), a term for fatty acids containing 13 to 21 carbons. Palmitic acid contains 16 carbons. This acid is found in most fats and oils ...

This research makes us optimistic that young trees of today, which have never known 20th-century rainfall, have not shaped their structure around water abundance and thus may be better equipped to ...

Foresters across the country are asking private landowners for help saving white oak trees, and Missourians have eagerly answered the call. More than 40 people recently signed up to help the ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — A research team has carried out the most comprehensive assessment to date of how logging and conversion to oil palm plantations affect tropical forest ecosystems. The results ...

Trees killed by drought and an outbreak of bark beetles in California's Tahoe National Forest in 2023. AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez This research makes us optimistic that young trees of today ...

A uric acid test measures the amount of a waste product called uric acid (urate) in your blood or urine. Uric acid is a byproduct of the breakdown of chemicals called purines found in foods and drinks ...

The Mighty Acorn Society is about more than just planting trees, it's about transformation. Just as a tiny acorn grows into a mighty oak, this society represents a powerful shift in how we connect ...