Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new ...

Planting trees has long been touted as a major tool in the fight against climate change. And on the surface, that makes a lot ...

Scientists discovered that fig trees in Kenya can store carbon dioxide as calcium carbonate rocks inside their trunks and ...

In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon dioxide from the air and turning it into stone. Scientists discovered these ...

Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into limestone-like deposits that lock away carbon, sweeten surrounding soils, and still ...

Some carbon dioxide absorbed by fig trees gets turned into calcium carbonate within the wood and the surrounding soil, ensuring that the carbon is kept out of the air for longer ...

Some West Coasters say it reminds them of herring spawn. Others say it mirrors the milky blue of glacial waters or the warm palette of a tropical lagoon.

We all know that trees are an important part of our climate efforts. But we usually envision this as lush forests soaking up ...

Buffers can often be an overlooked tool in dairy nutrition, yet they play a crucial role in maintaining rumen health, ...

Researchers found that Bacillus megaterium can turn over 94% of CO₂ into solid rock using a clean, non-ammonia process.

“Guests tell me, ‘I hoped this place would look as good as the pictures. It’s even better,’” says Armando Kraenzlin, general ...

In 2023, the Center for Biological Diversity sued the National Marine Fisheries Service for failing to provide critical ...