Landmark study maps tropical forests' canopy traits, revealing functional diversity and ecological strategies across the globe.

to predict variations in 13 tree traits and map the functional diversity of tropical forests. They found that forests in the Americas, Africa, and Asia each use different parts of the available ...

Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results. Understanding tree traits and ...

A photographer, an airline pilot, a ship’s captain and others reveal where you’ll find the most spectacular, intriguing and ...

Notable tropical ecosystems include the rainforests of Amazonia, Africa and South East Asia ... measure >900 forest plots to quantify wood density and produce high resolution maps of its variation ...

Turn a layover into the perfect mini-holiday by staying an extra day or two and following few key tips, writes Anna King ...

However, the Report indicates that glaciers across the world are melting at unprecedented rates, and that mountain waters are ...

After thousands of rare Chilean cacti were found in the house of an Italian collector, a years-long trial slowly unravelled ...

March 25, 2025 - According to the UN World Water Development Report 2025, mountains provide up to 60% of the world’s annual ...