In the late 19th century, Californians were eager to part with their reputation for wildness, so they adopted an "English" flower as their symbol.

The artist turned a critical eye toward American society, but he didn't want to be called a political cartoonist.

Roadkill may be inevitable, but turtles are especially vulnerable—particularly females, putting species survival at risk.

The Baul and Fakir lineages understand the cosmos through pairs of opposite essences, including male and female.

One of the flash points in the LGBTQ+ movement was liquor licenses, which were the subject of important legal cases.

Classical music carries an air of sophistication. One scholar tries to figure out whether it also translates into more ka-ching.

The objects purported to speak for the wearer: "Hold me! I have run away."

The popular conspiracy theory has intriguing parallels with classic noir by Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett.

Presenting impoverished city dwellers with a fresh bouquet might seem condescending. On the other hand, flowers are awesome.

A tree's hard outer bark helps it survive. Studying why it's thicker on some trees than others could help scientists understand how to protect them.