The Zest team recently met up with Stephanie. In our conversation, she shares what led to her interest in vanilla, why the plant’s beans are so expensive and her favorite sweet and savory ways to cook ...

The Catalpa Bignonioides had been known as the Indian Bean Tree. Its felled remains were processed by a Swindon tree surgeon team and then stored at a timber compound in Stanton Country Park.

Lightning is often seen as a killer, leaving behind destruction and death of trees — but one tropical species has evolved to use the force of nature to its benefit. The tonka bean tree ...

While most trees are left scorched or shattered, Dipteryx oleifera—the tonka bean tree—shrugs off the blast and somehow comes out stronger. No charred bark. No lasting damage. Just a tree standing ...

Panama tree uses lightning to eliminate rivals Balsa trees get struck more than neighboring species Trees’ tissue may attract more lightning ...

Tonka bean trees might make themselves into lightning rods to edge out the competition. Plus, Trump cuts threaten US scientific leadership in Antarctica and how to build a broader, more inclusive ...

The tonka bean tree can survive a lightning strike, and thrive. Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts ...

Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts of electricity. The tonka bean tree, aka Dipteryx oleifera, has ...

A staple in every kitchen, vanilla is a versatile flavor that can make even the simplest of treats a delightful experience. Its subtle yet distinct taste enhances sweetness in desserts without ...

But in the lowland rainforests of Panama, one species of towering tropical tree may have evolved to use this force of nature to its advantage. The tonka bean tree (Dipteryx oleifera) may actually ...

But what about an unconventional option, like vanilla? For a long time, vanilla scents got a bad reputation. In many people’s minds, vanilla perfumes are cloying, too sweet, and reminiscent of a ...