If a tree explodes in a forest and there's no one there to hear it, did it really explode? A social media post warning of this winter weather phenomenon went viral earlier this week as people across ...

Chip Murrow had never heard the term "exploding trees" in his 30 years as a forester for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Is there a danger of exploding trees in Iowa? And how does it happen?

Massachusetts is already preparing for sub-zero temperatures and a massive snowstorm this weekend, but will residents also have to look out for exploding trees? Not exactly. “Exploding trees” have ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The majority of the United States is bracing itself for a ...

Floridians know to keep an eye on the sky for any falling reptiles when the temperatures drop. If you're not from Florida, you might be wondering why reptiles drop from the sky when it gets cold.

Extreme temperature swings, known as continental climate, are common in North America's interior. Plants enter a hibernation-like state called dormancy to survive cold winters and avoid growing too ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Christmas is behind us, so what do the more than 300 Christmas tree growers do for the rest of the year? According to Priya Rajarapu, a researcher from Oregon State University, ...

What to buy, what to serve, which events to attend — December is typically full of decisions. Here's one more for you to contemplate: What are you going to do with your Christmas tree? According to ...

Dr. Duckworth, a psychologist, is the author of “Grit” and the forthcoming book “Situated: Finding the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best.” There is a children’s story I used to read to my ...

Your noble fir — or maybe you went for a blue spruce, or a Douglas fir — has done its festive service. Your tree can find a new purpose as wood chips or compost, according to King County. But how do ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Decorating a Christmas tree and having it up for the holidays is one simple way to spread festive cheer. But once ...