A global catalog shows how creatures across the tree of life balance rigidity with flexibility in remarkably consistent ways ...

Located on the blustery Pacific coastline of Washington state, the Tree of Life earned its name from how it has survived in a seemingly unsurvivable environment – and does so with an unintentional ...

Properly deciphering the branching pathways of evolution could unlock the history of every component of natural biology.

All species on Earth, both living and extinct, are related. We know this because of a biological tool called the tree of life. This "tree" takes the form of a diagram that maps the relationships ...

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Many who have visited the tree over the years have posted photos on social media alongside musings about the tree as a sign of hope, a symbol of nature’s resiliency and an inspiration to stand strong ...

Beach visitors pose with the “Tree of Life” on Kalaloch Beach in Olympic National Park before the tree sank during storms in early 2025. Mathew Nichols Photography Courtesy A tree that seems to defy ...

This rendering shows the new sanctuary of the Tree of Life building. Construction is set to begin soon on a new complex to replace the former Tree of Life Synagogue. The new building will hold a ...