Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns survival into spectacle. Every autumn, landscapes across much of the world ...

It's officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn't far behind. Parts of the U.S. will soon start to see — if they haven't already — leaves and shrubs trade ...

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.

When the air becomes crisp and the leaves start to turn, it only means one thing: Fall has arrived! Don't get us wrong, we love the bright green hues that grace the treetops throughout the spring and ...

(NEXSTAR) – Starbucks is serving pumpkin spice lattes. Kids are back to school. Halloween decor is out at stores. It’s only a matter of time before the next harbinger of fall arrives: the colorful ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the temperature drops, so do the leaves. If your yard is starting to look like a giant leaf pile, it may be time for a cleanup. There are a few ways you can handle this, such as using fallen leaves ...

Fall leaf season is a special time, especially in California. It’s also fleeting. Yosemite National Park is one of the best national parks in America for fall foliage, according to the National Park ...