Why avocados are driving another sort of green economy in Kenya Kenya is lucky in climate and location. Avocados grow best at altitudes of around 1,500-2,100 metres above the sea.

In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon dioxide from the air and turning it into stone. Scientists discovered these ...

Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new research has found. The team of Kenyan, U.S., Austrian, and Swiss ...

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Thousands of protesters against police brutality and government corruption clashed with police in Nairobi, who hurled tear gas canisters and wielded batons, leaving several ...

Some carbon dioxide absorbed by fig trees gets turned into calcium carbonate within the wood and the surrounding soil, ensuring that the carbon is kept out of the air for longer ...

Long used by Indigenous groups across the Southern United States, yaupon is North America’s only native caffeinated plant.

We caught up with the actress, who has an autobiographical documentary called "Overcome" screening at the Woods Hole Film ...

When we talk of national parks, the Masai Mara National Park, Kenya, comes to mind first. It is among the most iconic wildlife destinations in the world. The park, spread around 1,510 square ...

Discover the 10 most popular Amazon Prime Video movies and shows, including the action comedy 'Heads of State' with John Cena and Idris Elba ...

The more things change, the more they stay the same, and that’s especially true at Netflix. The end of June didn’t really impact Netflix’s most popular TV shows chart, except for where it ...

The city will be forever haunted by its past, but it is also the gateway to a stunning region, where tradition meet ...