Mimosa pudica, known as touch-me-not plants, quickly move their leaves in response to touch and new research reveals how they do it. In a study led by Masatsugu Toyota at Saitama University in ...

During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous ...

This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

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 ...

Although fresh leaves are becoming more widely available, they are usually sold dried. The dried bay leaves are more strongly flavoured than fresh ones, but the uses for both are the same.

Mulberry trees produce flavorful berries that are enjoyed around the world. For centuries, its leaves have been used in traditional medicine as a natural treatment for a variety of conditions.

It’s autumn, and that means the leaves on the trees are turning beautiful shades of yellow and red, before falling off entirely. It provides cheap entertainment for people and pets. It’s a way ...

ELLIJAY, Ga. — Autumn arrives Sunday, Sept. 22. Although fall decorations have been in big box stores for months now, we'll have to wait longer before we see significant fall color on the trees ...

Burning bay leaves is a traditional practice that some believe offers health benefits. But there’s little evidence to support these claims. Plus, doctors do not recommend burning and inhaling ...