The science behind one of nature’s most spectacular seasonal transformations is pretty darn interesting There are many things to love about fall: football weekends, apple cider doughnuts, that first ...

What is the purpose of fall foliage color? As humans, most of us look at the world through rose-colored glasses — maybe as gardeners it's green-colored glasses. And that shading sometimes leads us to ...

Leaves changing colors is one of the most iconic parts of autumn in the United States, and there's still time to catch stunning fall foliage before trees become totally bare leading into winter. But ...

It’s that time of the year. The leaves are starting to change colors. This week the National Weather Service in Atlanta shared the satellite image above showing fall foliage changes in the Appalachian ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The first hints of fall color are starting to show up across Utah’s mountains and canyons, signaling that autumn is just around the corner. But what actually tells a leaf it’s time to ...

Though it doesn't yet feel like fall in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the seasonal change in leaf color is just around the corner. Estimating peak leaf peeping season is not an exact science - rain ...

Fall foliage is here, and forecasters predict it is going to be a spectacular season for leaf-peepers across Massachusetts. Cooler temperatures are beginning to usher in the first bursts of red, ...

To understand why leaves change color in the fall, let's first understand why they're green. Chlorophyll is the chemical that gives leaves their green color. It helps collect energy from the sun ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mimi Ditchie Photography/Getty Images There are many things to love about fall: football weekends, apple cider doughnuts, that ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Drought mutes color and drops leaves early. A hard freeze can turn leaves brown overnight. High wind strips them before peak.

October is here, and the leaves of many trees are changing color. You may have learned in school that leaves are green due to the presence of chlorophyll, the plant chemical responsible for ...