Researchers found that hot tubs raise core body temperature more effectively than traditional or infrared saunas, leading to stronger boosts in blood flow and immune activity. Only hot-water immersion ...

To protect the southwest’s iconic Joshua trees, scientists are tinkering with their genetics and searching for climate havens in—and sometimes outside of—their existing habitat. Joshua trees are lit ...

Old West history, natural wonder and wildflowers mix with walking opportunities near Nevada’s southern tip. Plenty of possibilities exist to combine exercise with desert fun, especially while ...

With no warm weather expected any time soon, the city’s snow piles require mechanical intervention. By Christopher Maag Three days after the snow stopped falling, patches of New York City remain ...

Photographers capturing earlier than expected blooming of the iconic Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert are being asked to share their images with environmental biologists at Cal State Northridge ...

Joshua trees rely on a single species—the yucca moth—to pollinate their flowers. Bryan Ungard via Flickr under CC BY-SA 2.0 Joshua trees in the American Southwest are blooming early, a concerning ...

Southern California’s famed Joshua trees are flowering months ahead of schedule, baffling scientists and raising fears about the future of the species. The Mojave Desert succulents typically bloom ...