This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

Wallpaper does not fare well in literature ... So the work, while it features flowers and grass and leaves, has a distinct geometric quality. As the inlaid clay is fired, cracks and tiny fissures ...

Bay leaves may have health benefits ... through various test tubes and computer-based testing, found that these particles may help inhibit a pathway involved in the growth of cancer cells.

Which is the best leaf blower? We are well into fall, leaves, leaves and more leaves are steadily falling, getting everywhere and making your garden, your drive and other areas around your home messy.

During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous ...

There are plenty of Android-exclusive apps that you just won't find on iOS, including some of my favorite pieces of software ...

The arrival of pumpkin spice lattes and cooler temperatures may mean fall is on its way, but nothing quite kicks off the season like when the leaves change into those vibrant hues of yellow ...

Ready-washed salad leaves are convenient but deteriorate quickly and sometimes are rinsed with chemical mixtures to prolong their shelf life. Look instead for those that have been washed only in ...

Fall got you thinking about raking up those leaves that have fallen all over your yard? Some experts have recommended for years now that we leave the leaves where they land and a new survey shows ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Every year, the Game Fish and Parks sets up a map so people can track the changing fall leaves across the state. The 2024 South Dakota Parks Foliage Tracker is now ...

Every fall season, nature lovers look forward to scenic fall foliage. But do we know the science behind why leaves do this once the temperatures start dropping? Here's how nature creates art ...

From scenic drives to immersive outdoor experiences, Arizona offers many fall hotspots just hours from Phoenix where visitors can witness the magic of changing leaves. For those eager to explore ...