The Eiffel Tower was not, at its birth, universally admired. The fact that it was supposed to be temporary did not mollify the people who disliked it, chief among them the short-story writer Guy de ...
A child rides his bike on an block in San Marino that, though filled with palm trees, is largely unshaded. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Thank you for your the well-researched ...
This article entertains an ongoing debate that I often hear: Are palm trees really trees? Could our state tree, the sable palm, not even be a tree? This has been argued in many different ways with the ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A legendary “walking” tree has captivated rainforest ...
Along the iconic Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, palm trees line both sides of the roadway. They tower above the tourists and traffic, synonymous with Los Angeles in the minds of visitors. About 8 ...
Bendy, woodless trunks and above-ground roots prevent palm trees from toppling during severe storms. Puerto Rico's palms recovered faster than other tree populations after Hurricane Maria in 2017, ...