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 ...

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 ...

In the fall of 1949, the City of Palm Springs dedicated 308 palm trees in an official ceremony. The community had worked diligently to acquire and plant the palms along the drive at the entrance to ...

Ever wonder why some palm varieties flourish while others suddenly bend at the trunk or topple over completely?