Fall is a magical time of year when leaves change their color and trees are the stars of Mother Nature's fashion show. But there's a scientific explanation behind this transformation. Leaves have ...

A snapshot of fall in New England. On Monday, September 22, the whole world will experience a day and night of equal length when the sun shines directly over the equator-the midpoint of Earth. (For ...

Winter will be here soon enough, but enjoy those gorgeous fall leaf colors before any snowflakes arrive. Reach back and recall your grade-school days and the simple science behind deciduous tree ...

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 trees and shrubs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By spring, the leaves on trees grow and assume the color green, and by autumn, they change to sometimes brilliantly warm colors ...

Millions of people every year make it a goal every fall to witness the beautiful changing of leaves. Timing is key, as see peak season is when trees are at their maximum brightness. It’s a challenging ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The fall season is quickly wrapping up and, as the winter chill inches closer, the life cycle of fall colors will end, leaving trees with only their branches left to stand. Throughout ...

The fall equinox is today (Sept. 22), but for many it may feel like autumn has already arrived, with crisp weather in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest, apple picking signs at U-pick farms and ...

Every fall season, nature lovers look forward to scenic fall foliage. But do we know the science behind why leaves do this once the temperatures start dropping? Here's how nature creates art during ...