This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

BRAINERD — Red leaves against red brick show the vivid color of fall on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, beside Park United Methodis Church next to Gregory Park. Red leaves against red brick show the vivid ...

Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns survival into spectacle. Every autumn, landscapes across much of the world ...

Michigan's parks and backroads fill up each fall with people looking for the most spectacular leaf colors. If you're considering a scenic drive, now may be the time to plan; fall colors aren't far ...

As the outside world normally is around this time each November, things have changed a lot. Many trees are already devoid of leaves while others are still covered with colorful ones. When the ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fall is coming up quickly, and getting ready to take advantage of the amazing color changes in the leaves to take pictures is essential. Here is a guide to make sure that you are ...

Here in the Midwest, I somewhat look at our seasons as being a rotation of punishment and reward. In winter and summer, we are subjected to temperature extremes. During these times we get really cold, ...

Much of New York's spectacular foliage is either at or just past peak as we pass the mid-October mark. According to New York's weekly fall foliage report, stunning seasonal hues and crisp fall days ...