Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new ...

Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into ...

Learn about the ability of some fig trees to store atmospheric carbon dioxide and turn it into stone, a process that could ...

In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon ...

Scientists discovered that fig trees in Kenya can store carbon dioxide as calcium carbonate rocks inside their trunks and ...

Scientists have developed a new 'photosynthetic' material capable of absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) that can one day be used ...

Scientists have developed a new 'photosynthetic' material capable of absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere that could one day be used in buildings to combat climate change. The innovative ...

Researchers have found that certain fig trees native to Kenya have the remarkable ability to partially turn themselves into stone—while simultaneously producing fruit and fighting climate change.

Scientists have discovered that some fig trees in Kenya can absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and turn it into ...

Traveling around Eagle County, it is easy to wonder about the interesting geological features that dot the landscape. While ...

Formed by the sediments of high calcium carbonate in spring waters, Baishuitai is one of the biggest limestone terraces in China. (Xinhua/Pu Chao) ...