If you’re reading this first line in the story, trying to figure out what an exploding kitten is, then my title did its work. Titles of stories should catch ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Christine Ryan Bob is Christine Ryan’s fourth cat; he was preceded by Carol (a ...

John Seiler was strolling across Virginia Tech’s campus with his students Thursday morning when something stopped them in their tracks: a sweet cherry tree with an unusual jagged scar running along ...

Inky paw prints on a 15th-century Flemish manuscript The Walters Museum More than 500 years ago, after dedicating hours to the meticulous transcription of a crucial manuscript, a Flemish scribe set ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees? That last item is a possibility, according to a viral post on X from ...

Online rumors claim extreme cold causes trees to explode, but experts say the truth is less dramatic. Freezing temperatures cause sap and moisture to contract, creating "cracking" sounds without the ...

Experts say trees do not explode but can crack loudly due to rapid temperature changes. This phenomenon, known as "frost cracking," occurs when tree sap freezes and expands. Young trees, thin-barked ...