Popples and aspens are members of the Salicaceae family, which Linnaeus named for their cousin, the willows, that are in the same family.

Populus, the country’s first carbon positive hotel, will officially opens its doors on September 18 in Denver, Colorado. The property will begin to offset its operational carbon immediately with the ...

The term genetically-modified organism (GMO) may cause unease in some people, but gene-editing technologies like CRISPR have unprecedented potential in a range of fields. Even so, containment measures ...

Communities of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes are key to the health and survival of their plant hosts. Previous studies have identified key members of these communities. These studies have helped ...

Tuesday morning, June 6, the tulip poplar tree is in bloom near the Octagon House on the corner of Perham and High streets in Farmington. Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser FARMINGTON — A ...

Populus, a new eco-friendly hotel in downtown Denver, doesn't just invite guests to stay in a hotel designed to resemble an aspen tree. The creators of the striking 13-story tower, which opened last ...

A new study led by the University of Arizona shows that poplar trees can be altered to produce better air quality by removing isoprene, a gas that damages air quality. Russell K. Monson, professor for ...

Throughout Madison County, much of our forest is dominated by a tall, pale-barked tree that grows ramrod straight. Often called “yellow poplar” by loggers and sawmill owners, it’s also known as “tulip ...

Researchers have conducted the first large-scale experiment on a Superfund site using poplar trees fortified with a probiotic -- or natural microbe -- to clean up groundwater contaminated with ...