Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A legendary “walking” tree has captivated rainforest ...

Along the iconic Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, palm trees line both sides of the roadway. They tower above the tourists and traffic, synonymous with Los Angeles in the minds of visitors. About 8 ...

Summer means vacation time, and nothing says, “Welcome to paradise!” quite like a palm tree. From Waikiki to Mar-a-Lago, the trees’ iconic fronds instantly signal luxury, glamor and the good life.

Elegance is a quality that may not be essential to beauty, and yet when elegance is present, beauty is definitely there, too. It is thus appropriate, I suppose, that Hollywood — where elegance is ...