The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.

Although the chemistry of autumn colours is well understood, there is an ongoing debate among scientists about why trees evolved their vivid autumn colours in the first place.

Autumn heralds the arrival of cooler weather, shorter days and colorful scenes across the United States as trees start to prepare for the colder months ahead. The vibrant foliage can be credited to ...

Have you ever wondered why leaves change color during the autumn? Our News 8 Storm Team put together the quick science behind the changing leaf colors. We're getting to that time of the year again!

Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns ...

SEATTLE, Wash. — As autumn arrives, the vibrant colors of fall foliage captivate many, but the science behind this natural spectacle is equally fascinating. Scientists have long studied the changes in ...

Why do some trees not lose their leaves in winter? And why do leaves sometimes not change color in fall? Get expert answers.

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 ...

Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Or how the trees know when to start dropping their leaves? Why ...

As the long, warm days of summer transition to a darker, cooler winter, leaves across much of the country put on a dazzling display of colors. And as it turns out, the oranges, reds, browns and ...

I had written an article on leaves during a series on plants. I wrote about the green called chlorophyll. Green is the color of life, nature, health and prosperity. It is hope in the spring; the ...