It's well-known that trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air to create their structure's organic building blocks. Some trees ...

We all know that trees are an important part of our climate efforts. But we usually envision this as lush forests soaking up ...

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

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

Kidney stones are a painful problem. Diet is important for prevention. Stones form from substances like calcium and uric acid ...

Most small stones can pass with medication and hydration, but larger ones may require procedures like laser lithotripsy or ...

Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into limestone-like deposits that lock away carbon, sweeten surrounding soils, and still ...

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

Citrate is a natural substance that helps prevent crystals from sticking together. Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, and ...

Adults with high calcium and oxalate urinary levels may have a greater risk for developing kidney stones, according to data from a published study. “Kidney stones are a common ailment in Western ...