A brief history of the American chestnut and current restoration efforts, from the drinkable “ches-nog” to genomic selection.

But in the late 1800s, a bark fungus was accidentally introduced into North America on imported Asiatic chestnut trees. The ...

Conservationists pose with an American chestnut sapling at the Meadowcroft Estate in Sayville on May 1. From left: The Long Island Conservancy's Melissa Feudi, Frank Piccininni, Marshall Brown and ...

Film gives the lie to claims by some researchers that genetically engineered trees are the only path to restoration of the ...

Do not eat fresh chestnuts raw: It's essential to roast or cook fresh chestnuts before eating or adding them to preparations.

Ever since Mel Tormé and Bob Wells put pen to paper and wrote “The Christmas Song” in 1945, people have associated the winter ...

Have you ever wondered what "figgy pudding" is while belting out your favorite Christmas carol? To clear things up, we've explained five mysterious foods from Christmas songs.

Retirement can be approached in many ways. It can be a time to rest and enjoy free time, or to continue actively contributing ...

Michael Craver and Simone Gaillard knew instantly they wanted to be together. Less certain was whether she’d be interested in ...

OMP resident Tom Dalluge is devoted to saving, nurturing and growing American chestnuts on the Old Mission Peninsula.

The clock is ticking for families to find a Christmas tree. For Ellen Brennan, of Mount Airy, she is finally settled on the right one Thursday, just two weeks ahead of the holiday.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — University of Memphis researchers announced Monday the rediscovery of a beetle after believing it had been extinct. According to University of Memphis Professor Dr. Duane McKenna and ...