It's officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn't far behind. Parts of the U.S. will soon start to see — if they haven't already — leaves and shrubs trade ...

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 ...

The autumn sweater weather and early sunsets are giving way to the beauty of fall's changing leaf colors. Here's when and what to know about the peak fall foliage 2025 in the Northeast. After the ...

A plant's genetics are a primary factor in determining its potential for vibrant fall colors. Weather, specifically cool nights and sunny days, helps produce the red pigments in leaves. Healthy, ...

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.

It’s officially fall in the northern hemisphere, but depending where you are, it might not look like it. From Maine and Vermont to New York, tourists often flock to the U.S. East Coast to see the ...

This animated map shows fall leaf color projections. Red indicates peak color. It’s officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn’t far behind. Parts of the U.S ...