- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 25th, 2015
Watch: Why Leaves Change Color in Autumn
Video explains why some trees let go of their leaves in fall
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 7th, 2014
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
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 22nd, 2014
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
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 22nd, 2013
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
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 16th, 2013
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
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Raluca Anghel
- November 20th, 2012
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
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
This adaptation is particularly useful in hot environments
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 14th, 2012
Mathematics Links Structure to Function in Leaves
Researchers are beginning to unlock a great mystery permeating Nature
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Oana Grigoras
- October 29th, 2011
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
The conclusion belongs to a new study
- Sci Pry
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 26th, 2010
Artificial Leaves Brought Closer to Reality
They have been in the works for many years
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 2nd, 2010
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
They can set leaves on fire
- Sci Pry
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 26th, 2009
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
Experts are puzzled at the phenomenon