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Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns survival into spectacle. The post The Science of Fall Foliage: Why Leaves Change ...

The brilliant iridescent hues found in ammolite come from tiny air gaps in the fossils’ layers, a new study finds.

Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Or how the trees know when to start dropping their leaves? Why ...

Have you ever dropped a bit of ink or marker on a paper towel, added water, and watched as the colors spread out into surprising patterns? What might look like a simple magic trick is a fascinating ...

Scientists at Japan's Institute for Molecular Science have achieved a 1,000-fold enhancement in white-light generation inside ...

BERKELEY, Calif. (WKRC) - A group of scientists claimed they discovered a new color, but it can only be seen by getting shot in the eye with a laser. The researchers behind the study, which was ...

Behind the Sun, the comet appears to show signs of acceleration beyond what is expected by gravity. And for reasons not yet ...

Neanderthals are getting a well-deserved scientific rewrite. A growing body of paleoarchaeological evidence indicates that ...