The term “witch’s broom” probably conjures up images of Harry Potter playing quidditch or the Wicked Witch of the West berating Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” But in the plant world, it’s something ...

Fortnitemares has officially kicked off and players are already have three new challenges to complete and unlock some Halloween-themed cosmetics. One of these challenges requires players to “Travel ...

Witches' broom formations are seen in this Virginia pine. The effect of witches' broom is caused by stress in trees. (Submitted photo/Curtis Young) On my cranky days some might say it’s my mode of ...

Set to run from October 21 to November 3, players will have the chance to jump into the popular limited-time Halloween event, Fortnitemares, and score themselves several free cosmetic items before the ...

This time of year, most of the nature I observe is along the cross-country ski trails in northwestern Wisconsin. Just a few days ago, I skied over a string of fresh red fox tracks. Occasionally a ...

This week Wicked: For Good hits theaters, promising to tell audiences the second half of the story of how a young, talented, green girl of Oz named Elphaba Thropp became the Wicked Witch of the West, ...