Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow is the result of chemical processes that take place in the tree as the seasons change from summer ...

Leaves change colors in autumn as chlorophyll production slows due to shorter days and cooler temperatures. As the green ...

The chlorophyll already present in the leaves begins breaking down into simpler compounds, which are stored for the winter in the tree's twigs. As the chlorophyll is broken down, other colors -- the ...

Whenever autumn arrives, whether in a blaze of brilliant leaves or with subtle changes in the life cycles of flora and fauna, the season holds a special beauty. Natural-science illustrations combine ...

The autumn foliage around Lake Tsuta Numa in Towada, Aomori Prefecture, is a sight to behold at this time of year as beech and mizunara oak trees turn various shades of red in the morning sun.

Oyama-dera Temple, located in the middle of Mt. Oyama in Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is known for its autumn foliage. It has about 150 trees, including maples with large leaves called ...