Eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra) is one of the most beloved native trees in the Midwest. Its nuts are eaten by both people and wildlife, and its wood is a favorite for making high-quality ...

One of the most popular species identification tools is iNaturalist. Since its creation in 2008, the app has logged more than 145 million observations from around the world. iNaturalist For about two ...

Stay up to date on the latest science with Brush Up Summaries. Article reviewed by Ninning Liu, PhD from the Wyss Institute at Harvard University. Similar to retail stores that use standardized ...

Using spectroscopy, scientists can identify species during fieldwork, without the need for lengthy and costly analyses such as genetic testing or bioacoustics. Studies show a reliability rate of 80%, ...

Three new species of walnuts have been found above the Arctic Circle, remnants of a time when the North and South Poles were covered in forests. In a new study, scientists describe three new, but long ...