Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

The flowering shrubs known as witch hazel are perhaps best known for their use in folk medicine and as a natural topical skin ointment. But the seeds are also of interest to biophysicists and ...

The witch hazel plant has quite a unique skill – it's able to shoot out its seeds at a speed of 30 feet (9 m) per second. Scientists now know how the plant does it, and believe that their findings ...

National Tree Day is organized each year by the Tree Council of Ireland with the support of its members. This year the spotlight is on the Hazel Tree! This year's Tree Day is sponsored by SPAR and ...