Watch: Why Leaves Change Color in Autumn

Watch: Why Leaves Change Color in Autumn

Video explains why some trees let go of their leaves in fall

Bet You Didn't Know Deep-Fried Maple Leaves Are an Actual Snack in Japan

Bet You Didn't Know Deep-Fried Maple Leaves Are an Actual Snack in Japan

The official name for this bizarre dish is Maple Tempura, word has it folks in Japan think of it as a delicacy

Watch: Why Leaves Change Color in Autumn, as Explained by Science

Watch: Why Leaves Change Color in Autumn, as Explained by Science

Pure chemistry explains why trees undergo a major makeover each and every autumn, science video says

Picture of the Day: Lion Cub Thinks She's a Zombie

Picture of the Day: Lion Cub Thinks She's a Zombie

The cub dramatically emerges from a pile of autumn leaves, puts on her “scary” face

Bats in Costa Rica Turn Leaves Into Hearing Aids, Use Them to Funnel Sound

Bats in Costa Rica Turn Leaves Into Hearing Aids, Use Them to Funnel Sound

Wildlife researchers say this trick helps them keep tabs on their friends

Jumping on the World's Biggest Pile of Leaves – Video

Jumping on the World's Biggest Pile of Leaves – Video

A 17-feet (5-meter) tall, 60-feet (18-meter) wide pile was created for this clip

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 5th, 2012
Leaves of Some Plants Narrow Due to Global Warming

Leaves of Some Plants Narrow Due to Global Warming

The effect was observed in the field by Australian researchers

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 22nd, 2012
Plants Cool Their Leaves by Elongating Their Stems

Plants Cool Their Leaves by Elongating Their Stems

This adaptation is particularly useful in hot environments

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 14th, 2012
Mathematics Links Structure to Function in Leaves

Mathematics Links Structure to Function in Leaves

Researchers are beginning to unlock a great mystery permeating Nature

Dead Leaves Are Important Factors in the Development of Mini-Ecosystems

Dead Leaves Are Important Factors in the Development of Mini-Ecosystems

8 million tons of leaves end up in landfills every year, despite their benefits

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 29th, 2010
All Leaf Shapes May Be Inscribed in a Single Algorithm

All Leaf Shapes May Be Inscribed in a Single Algorithm

The conclusion belongs to a new study

Artificial Leaves Brought Closer to Reality

Artificial Leaves Brought Closer to Reality

They have been in the works for many years

Artificial 'Liquid Bridges' Draw Inspiration from Beetles

Artificial 'Liquid Bridges' Draw Inspiration from Beetles

Researchers, as always, get new clues from nature

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 11th, 2010
Water Droplets Act as Magnifying Glass

Water Droplets Act as Magnifying Glass

They can set leaves on fire

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 26th, 2009
Water-Repelling Technique Relies on Lotus 'Technology'

Water-Repelling Technique Relies on Lotus 'Technology'

The innovative method replicates the plant's vibrations

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 23rd, 2009
Why Leaves Are Magnetic Nowadays

Why Leaves Are Magnetic Nowadays

Experts are puzzled at the phenomenon

 
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