In the latest instalment of Mark Cocker's 'Winging it' column, he looks at the peregrine, a bird of prey with astonishing speed and super strength.

Truth is, we don’t know how the Tree of Life will fall, and we don’t know when. It could happen in five years, in 40 years, ...

Wilmington is one of the Saxon fortified hill villages probably settled by Aelle after 477AD. The name is derived from Wylm ...

Albert Whitler planted a California coastal redwood tree at the intersection of Alton Road and W. Cherry Street in Carlinville. On Friday, July 4, it will be designated a “Liberty Tree” during a ...

All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness.

These 9 charming destinations offer gorgeous scenery and memorable experiences! Elkton might be small, but it packs a big visual punch with its charming downtown area. This historic town sits near the ...