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

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. (THE CONVERSATION) When wind or other disturbances detach winged maple seeds called samaras from ...
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Maple seeds’ unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows

Andrew Dickerson receives funding from the National Science Foundation. When wind or other disturbances detach winged maple seeds called samaras from their parent tree, they spin through the air – and ...