This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.

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 ...

It's officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn't far behind. Parts of the U.S. will soon start to see — if they haven't already — leaves and shrubs trade ...

Fall colors at three climate change-monitoring sites across Japan have gotten duller in recent years Longer summers may drain leaves’ vitality and reduce their color Temperatures in Japan are ...

Most of the Midwest is expected to see brilliant light shows of reds, yellows and orange leaves this fall, but the window to see them in some places might be shorter and earlier in 2025. A forecast ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -With a streak of beautiful weather coming to an end, Saturday will be the day for many residents to tackle their fall yard cleanup. Your lawnmower can be a surprisingly ...