Possible US ownership of Ukraine's nuclear power plants was also discussed, the White House said, though this has been ruled out by Zelensky. The tone of the call seems to be in contrast to ...

Last spring, volunteers in Napa County sampled 43 bay laurel trees for the presence of Sudden Oak Death or SOD, the killer of millions of oaks and tanoaks. The good news is there were no positives ...

While they would start to slightly drift off into the stadium excesses that would inspire punk’s revolt around the corner, frontman Robert Plant’s and guitarist Jimmy Page’s sincere embrace of popular ...

Whole-foods and plant-based diets prioritize plant foods and minimize processed foods and animal products. These diets are associated with several health benefits, such as reduced risk of diabetes ...

Scanning a list of items on display at "Joan Baez: A Life of Music, Art, and Activism" at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, the legendary folk artist and activist becomes excited when she ...

A reader surprised me with an inquiry about a mature Mexican fan palm dying suddenly here in Napa. A possible cause came to mind, as I saw one dying of a fairly common disease — pink rot — a ...

This study is a considerable step forward in plant genomics, demonstrating how such insights can be translated into tactics to improve crop diversity, resilience and sustainability. By integrating ...

But no one could deny that it ushered in a period of relative peace and remarkable prosperity that is justifiably known as Pax Americana. The post-war period made the U.S. the greatest economy on ...

It’s not to lament the passing of the Pax Americana; under which, until very recently, the world has been more safe, more free, more fair and more rich for more people than ever before in history.

She previously worked at one of the largest advertising agencies in the southwest. Carex, or sedges, are grass-like, mounding plants that offer year-round textural interest and color. Most sedges ...