This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.

Scientists know why leaves turn yellow in the fall: Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing the yellow pigment that was there all along. But red? Red... Fall foliage is still a mystery: Why do some leaves ...

Autumn is a big time for trees. Many shed their leaves, and of course, before the leaves fall, they can turn brilliant colors. One of those colors has generated a lot of heated debate among scientists ...

Here’s what to know about why leaves change color in the fall—and how the process is being impacted by climate change.

When you think of autumn, vibrant images of trees ablaze in red, orange, and yellow likely come to mind. While towering maples and oaks often steal the show, you can bring that same spectacular fall ...

This animated map shows fall leaf color projections. Red indicates peak color. It’s officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn’t far behind. Parts of the U.S ...

One thing that makes living in South Carolina as sweet as a cup of tea is being able to experience the four seasons. Although the summers may be brutal, residents can always look forward to a cool ...

Gardening in the fall is a true joy. Cooler temperatures make all that digging and hard work a little more comfortable, and there are all kinds of vibrant foliage and red flowers that look perfect in ...