Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, ...

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This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest problems. Here’s how it evolved to use tension and geometry to fire ...

Flames, flashes of light, and loud explosions erupted in a Cleveland neighborhood Monday night, creating a light show that ...

In tropical forests across Central and South America, a quiet tree hides one of the most violent forms of seed dispersal ...