Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this ...

Dipteryx trees in Panama survive lightning strikes, grow taller, lose rivals, and reproduce more successfully.

How some tropical trees benefit from being struck by lightning: evidence for Dipteryx oleifera and other large-statured trees. New Phytologist , 2025 DOI: 10.1111/nph.70062 Cite This Page : ...

It’s made up of young trees ... from tropical rainforests - such as rubber, bamboo and wood. We also take food - such as cocoa beans, coffee beans and nuts. Deforestation is taking place in ...

Cloud forests are biodiversity hot spots and crucial water sources. But climate change and deforestation are shrinking their range, new data show.

Sensors that he placed on leaves in the upper canopy are providing unprecedented insights into how tropical forests are weathering global warming. The findings suggest that the trees may be in ...