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

For example, at the solstice, trees growing in cold places slow down the creation of new wood cells and focus their energy on finishing already formed but still incomplete cells.This ensures trees ...

During the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice, the upper half of the earth is tilted toward the sun, creating the longest ...

June 20, the longest day of the year, is also known as the summer solstice. This day is the official start of summer in the ...

The day of the solstice, the accepted start of summer, ... Trees and branches, leaves and twigs, lawns and streets seemed bathed in a flood of brightness that exceeded year-round experience.

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.