RIO DE JANEIRO -- Towering talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives, ...

A golden cascade of Talipot tree blossoms has captivated Rio de Janeiro as spring draws to a close, marking the first and ...

Kgbo on WikimediaChristmas in Australia looks very different from the snowy, fireplace-lit scenes we often imagine. Instead ...

For more than five years, Maria Thessa Ramos, 42, has been dedicated to preserving everything that helps keep planet Earth intact—leading efforts to build a world that is fit for future generations to ...

Christmastime is the peak of summer in Australia — here's how to get in the spirit of the season like an Aussie.

Take a deep dive into the world of coffee beans and learn all about the different varieties, where they are grown, and what flavors they evoke.

Treasurer Pappas welcomes visitors to ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’ exhibit more countries and cultures represented ...

Blooming jacaranda trees line a street in Johannesburg, South Africa. Although visually striking, jacaranda trees are an invasive species in the region. Photo: Shams/iStock Every spring, ...

Hemlocks are evergreen trees whose branches often droop a bit on the tree. The needles are short and flat with two white ...

"Christmas Trees from Around the World" includes a Christian Nativity scene, an African American Kwanzaa Kinara, a Hindu Prayer Thali and a Jewish Menorah. Trees are decorated with ornaments, tinsel, ...

Australians who want to add their own Christmas flair are embracing native flower wreaths, according to Candice Burger, a ...