Why do only some leaves turn red in the fall? Scientists can't agree on an answer #Science #Biology #Ecology #FallColors #LeafScience #SeasonalChanges
Why do only some leaves turn red in the fall? Scientists can't agree on an answer
The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red. (Image credit: Charlie Riedel)
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November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Why do only some leaves turn red in the fall? Scientists can't agree on an answer #Science #Biology #Ecology #FallColors #LeafScience #SeasonalChanges
Fall is nature’s big reveal: chlorophyll fades and the yellows and oranges finally step into the spotlight. 🍂 Then come the divas—reds and purples—born from chemical reactions that create anthocyanins. 🔬🍁
#NatureRabbitHole #FallColors #LeafScience #EasternSierras #DiscoverNature
#NatureRabbitHole #FallColors #LeafScience #EasternSierras #DiscoverNature
October 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Fall is nature’s big reveal: chlorophyll fades and the yellows and oranges finally step into the spotlight. 🍂 Then come the divas—reds and purples—born from chemical reactions that create anthocyanins. 🔬🍁
#NatureRabbitHole #FallColors #LeafScience #EasternSierras #DiscoverNature
#NatureRabbitHole #FallColors #LeafScience #EasternSierras #DiscoverNature