Maple seeds’ unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows
Spinning maple seeds can shed raindrops in the blink of an eye to regain their helicopter-like flight.
Feb. 28, 2025 • ~5 min
Spinning maple seeds can shed raindrops in the blink of an eye to regain their helicopter-like flight.
NOAA’s work has kept fisheries from collapsing, helped coastal ecosystems survive extreme heat and battled invasive species, among many other tasks essential to coastal economies.
A transition from animal proteins to more plant products could help with the food crisis while offering farmers a more sustainable income.
The UK’s official climate adviser has published its seventh climate budget, with a plan to reduce emissions up to 2042.
A widely held view in ocean conservation asserts that parrotfish are key to healthy coral reefs. But evidence suggests that the relationship is more complicated.
The climate crisis demands new ways of thinking, new ways of perceiving reality. Religion is fundamental to achieving that.
The temperature of a sea turtle’s nest controls the sex and survival rate of their offspring.
If every car was electric, every single power station in the UK could be devoted entirely to powering them and it still wouldn’t be enough.
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