Next time you go for a walk in upper Bidwell Park, look closely at the different plants you see. Notice the enormous diversity of shapes, colors and forms. There are trees, shrubs, perennials and ...

Resurrecting billon-year-old enzymes reveals how photosynthesis adapted to the rise of oxygen. The central biocatalyst in photosynthesis, Rubisco, is the most abundant enzyme on earth. By ...

The tallest trees in the world continue to offer insights to scientists, with a new study revealing that redwoods have functionally distinct leaves that allow them to thrive in both wet and dry areas.

One of the pleasures of walking in a park or forest can be all the trees and wildlife. But have you ever noticed all the different varieties of leaves? There are so many different types, colors and ...