People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans aren’t the only ...

The solstice seems to act like a calendar reminder for trees. For example, at the solstice, trees growing in cold places slow down the creation of new wood cells and focus their energy on ...

UK beech trees typically lose less than 5% of their seeds to Cydia because the cycles starve the moths into low numbers ready for masting years. But when trees are out of sync, seed loss can increase ...

If the solstice is shown to activate a genetic mechanism, it would be a major breakthrough for the field. Currently, there’s little data to explain how trees behave as they do.

In ancient Rome, celebrating the winter solstice included adorning buildings and temples with evergreen plants, including evergreen trees, holly, mistletoe and ivy, Landau said.

During the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted toward the sun, creating the longest day and shortest night of the year. This solstice falls between June 20 and ...

Many of the traditions we now think of as being part of Christmas - including Yule logs, mistletoe and Christmas trees - have their roots in the pagan celebrations of winter solstice.

The solstice seems to act like a calendar reminder for trees. Many people think of plants as nice-looking greens. Essential for clean air, yes, but simple organisms.

UK beech trees typically lose less than 5% of their seeds to Cydia because the cycles starve the moths into low numbers ready for masting years. But when trees are out of sync, seed loss can increase ...

The solstice seems to act like a calendar reminder for trees. Many people think of plants as nice-looking greens. Essential for clean air, yes, but simple organisms.