Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest ...

It was one Christmas visitor that didn’t overstay its welcome. A Burmese python that had been spotted in a Miami-Dade neighborhood was removed just days before Christmas after a resident out for a ...

OH NO! Pickles, my vibrant green tree python, just laid a clutch of eggs… but something went terribly wrong—they were all rotten! In this unexpected twist, we explore what might have caused this ...

With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love. You’re likely to see more than one ...

The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an annual New York City tradition, took place Wednesday night. Here's everything to know about the event, how to visit the tree and road closures ...

This year's tree is a 75-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush, New York. The Rockefeller Center tree is lit and the holiday season is underway in New York City. Host Reba McEntire, Marc Anthony, ...

Justus Bischoff, who has five years of experience as a Christmas tree farmer, sits down with PEOPLE to give his top tips for the holiday season Luke Chinman is a writer at PEOPLE. He joined PEOPLE in ...

First lady Melania Trump will receive the official White House Christmas for 2025 on Nov. 24, marking the first time a Michigan farm has provided the iconic holiday staple in more than four decades.