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Maple Seeds Remain Airborne for Long Periods of Time
When a maple seed rotates in the air, it forms a small vortex of air at the wing (a wingtip vorte...

Hovering Hummingbirds
Measuring only a few centimeters long and weighing a few grams, hummingbirds are very small birds...

Bird’s Wings Change Shape
When a bird flies, its wings constantly fine-tune their direction, shape, width, and surface area...

Pine Cones are Sensitive to Humidity
To release their seeds at the ideal time, pine cones open and close their scales depending on the...

Mushrooms That Fly on Rainy Days
Nidulariaceae (bird’s nest fungi) are a type of fungi that live on decomposing matter. Nowadays y...

Alsomitra Seeds Glide Through the Air without Help from the Wind
Alsomitra macrocarpa is a vine in the tropical islands of Asia that winds around tall trees as it...

Dragonflies’ Wings Have a Novel Shape
Dragonflies flit about freely in the open sky, equally comfortable on a gentle breeze or a strong...