Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, ...

In tropical forests across Central and South America, a quiet tree hides one of the most violent forms of seed dispersal ...

WENATCHEE — After spending much of the previous day discussing the negative effects of too much supply on tree fruit prices, Tuesday’s meetings of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association mostly ...

SAN DIEGO — As holiday package thefts surge, videos of booby-trapped deliveries are trending on social media, but attorneys are cautioning consumers that retaliating against porch pirates could result ...

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Tags for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program hang on a Christmas tree in the foyer of the Peoples Bank in Vienna from earlier this week. An instruction sign on how and where to deliver the purchased ...

Attendees celebrate as Vienna’s Christmas tree lit up at the annual tree-lighting ceremony at Spencer’s Landing Tuesday evening. (Photo by Gwen Sour) VIENNA — Vienna welcomed the holiday season ...

When you have a work desk at home or in the office, it's only a matter of time until it becomes cluttered with all manner of odds and ends. While many people manage to keep things in a state of ...

A: I have seen some of those videos as well. My reaction is that if someone is stealing from your porch, they should not be able to complain if if turns out to be a booby trap. I also read, if the ...

When a plate drops or a glass smashes, you're annoyed by the mess and the cost of replacing them. But for some physicists, the broken pieces are a source of fascination: Why does everything break into ...