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Now scientists say they’ve broken out of that familiar range and into a new world of color. In a paper published in Science Advances, researchers detail how they used a precise laser setup to ...

Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns ...

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

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

A chilly fall with bright, sunlit days will leads to the most vibrant color display. Rainy or cloudy days can lead to a ...

SEATTLE, Wash. — As autumn arrives, the vibrant colors of fall foliage captivate many, but the science behind this natural spectacle is equally fascinating. Scientists have long studied the changes in ...

Is your green my green? Probably not. What appears as pure green to me will likely look a bit yellowish or blueish to you. This is because visual systems vary from person to person. Moreover, an ...

If you want to know where the best leaf peeping will be this year, climate science and weather can provide the answer ...