A snapshot of fall in New England. On Monday, September 22, the whole world will experience a day and night of equal length when the sun shines directly over the equator-the midpoint of Earth. (For ...

Fall is a magical time of year when leaves change their color and trees are the stars of Mother Nature's fashion show. But there's a scientific explanation behind this transformation. Leaves have ...

Over the next week or so, a lot of the region will be experiencing peak colors or coming out of peak fall colors. Chlorophyll The process for leaves changing colors is a multistep process. Let’s break ...

As autumn arrives, the vibrant colors of fall foliage captivate many, but the science behind this natural spectacle is equally fascinating. Scientists have long studied the changes in trees and shrubs ...

Winter will be here soon enough, but enjoy those gorgeous fall leaf colors before any snowflakes arrive. Reach back and recall your grade-school days and the simple science behind deciduous tree ...

This sugar maple leaf shows multiple different pigments that cause it to appear green (chlorophyll), yellow (carotenoid) and red (anthocyanin). Summer has given way to fall, and with that the green of ...

Every fall season, nature lovers look forward to scenic fall foliage. But do we know the science behind why leaves do this once the temperatures start dropping? Here's how nature creates art during ...

Fall officially begins September 22nd at 9:03 PM. The forecast, football, and all of the pumpkin spice goodies may be getting you in the spirit. The Northeast is in all of it’s glory when the trees ...

It’s officially fall which means it’s pumpkin everything season! Today, Andrea Cook from Mad Science joined us to share some great fall science and sensory play activities to help keep your kiddos ...

Nature’s fireworks are on full display across many parts of the country right now... and barely at all in others. Here’s a primer on the how and why behind your favorite fall color changes. * ...