While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by heating up and glowing in the infrared.
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Why do only some leaves turn red in the fall? Scientists can’t agree on an answer
The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.
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Celebrating science that’s off the beaten track
From pension fraud to plastic plants, this year’s Ig Nobel prizes recognize science that can be lighthearted, surprising or unusual.
