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The Joy and Science of Fall Colors

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Photo: Adobe Stock Why Leaves Light Up the LandscapeEvery autumn, forests across the country burst into flames—not with fire, but with color. Brilliant reds, glowing golds, and warm ambers sweep across the trees, turning even the simplest walk into a wonderland. But behind this dazzling…
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To infinity and beyond: Project moon tree, take II

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A sycamore moon tree planted at Mississippi State University in 1975 is the parent tree to many second generation trees called Half-Moon Trees. NASA photo by Will Bryan. WASHINGTON, DC—The Forest Service Conservation Education staff, together with NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement and Natural Inquirer, is proud to announce the Artemis Moon Trees…
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