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Back to SearchStoring chlorophyll
Tree leaves aren't the only thing that contains chlorophyll; sometimes it's stored in the fruit.
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Chlorophyll: an expensive molecule for plants to make
Chlorophyll is the basis for life on Earth.
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Tapping trees
Tapping trees has a long history in the U.S.
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Vermont: a leaf-peeper's paradise
In the fall, Vermont's deciduous trees put on an eye-popping display of color.
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Chasing Autumn: where and when to witness South Carolina's vibrant fall foliage
If you want to see beautiful fall leaves in South Carolina, you should head up above Highway 11.
8 months ago
An obscure study of stabilimenta
During World War II, the stabilimenta of writing spiders was observed getting smaller, possibly supporting a theory of the zigzag's purpose.
9 months ago
Mystery of the stabilimentum
While joining a friend to watch writing spiders weave their webs, Amanda McNulty ponders the purpose of the stabilimentum.
9 months ago
Writing spiders
Host Amanda McNulty takes a closer look at the web weaving of writing spiders.
9 months ago
Big yellow spiders
One of the common spiders that weave webs with a distinctive zigzag pattern is the yellow garden spider.
9 months ago
Spiderweb Management
Instead of having to keep up with cleaning spiderwebs from the front of her house, Amanda McNulty decides to recruit some members of the wildlife com…
9 months ago