Maple seeds’ unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows
When wind or other disturbances detach winged maple seeds called samaras from their parent tree, they spin through the air – ...
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Maple seeds' unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows
A hop tree seed uses a single, wafer-shaped seed to flutter, while triplaris seeds have three wings that achieve a helicopter-like spin. Researchers still aren't sure how raindrops can affect the ...