Shape and symmetry help determine where a leaf lands — and if the tree it came from can recoup the leaf’s carbon as it decomposes.

The physical signs of fall begin when the leaves change color and start to fall from the trees. This transformation is triggered by shorter daylight hours and cooler temperatures. The process of ...

Leaves changed color earlier than usual because of Ohio's drought Before we get to the science, we have to mention how Ohio's late summer weather might impact the timing of fall colors.

Sometimes leaves will appear red due to anthocyanins, a pigment they do not start to produce until they begin senescence, according to Dr. Janet Paladino, the director of programs in environmental ...

By spring, the leaves on trees grow and assume the color green, and by autumn, they change to sometimes brilliantly warm colors and fall. But why do they do that? Every fall season, nature lovers ...

The science explained In Central Florida, leaves usually start changing in November, but warmer-than-usual temperatures have delayed the color change. Michelle Morgan, Meteorologist.

Science behind changing leaf colors. By Dylan Smith. Published: Sep. 11, 2024 at 4:34 PM EDT. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We are getting to that time of the year when we begin to see leaves change colors.

At regular intervals, two LEDs in the sensor head briefly illuminate the underside of the leaf. A photodiode located between those LEDs analyzes the spectrum of the light that is reflected back.

Science Friday is leading a community science effort to help researchers understand the spread and severity of Beech leaf disease (BLD)—and you can help. Read our reporting, join our community, and ...

Sunday Science: Spring leaf out . by A.J. Mastrangelo, Storm Team 10. Sun, April 13th 2025 at 8:17 AM. Leaves budding in Wakefield back on 4/8/23 (Bradford Sherman via Chime In) TOPICS: ...

For Science! The breathing leaf experiment. Eric Brazeal. 10-28-2024 at 05:33:52 PM EDT. For this weeks fun, ...