Remarkable research has unlocked new understanding of the mysterious ways trees communicate and share knowledge with each other – and much like in many animal species, the wisdom of age plays a vital ...

There is tension in the forest. The idea that trees can exchange signals and resources through a hidden, underground communication system built out of fungus is among the most striking ecological ...

Mycelium are incredibly tiny threads of fungal organisms that wrap around or bore into tree roots, composing what's called a mycorrhizal network that connects individual plants together. These dense ...

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While some Palo Alto residents are upset with the city for preventing the removal of trees from their properties that then have fallen over in recent storms, others are voicing concerns that the city ...

Peter Wohlleben is a renowned German forester and author of “The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate.” He says that because trees cannot move, they use their roots to ...

Gail Bichler, creative director: “This week’s cover story is about how trees communicate and share resources through intricate underground networks. This photograph of Western hemlocks and Western red ...