Tag: Drunken Trees
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The Mystery of Drunken Trees and Other Quirks & Quarks Highlights (Nov 22 Episode)
Unraveling a Curious Case: The Drunken Trees In the latest episode of Quirks & Quarks, listeners are treated to a compelling scientific mystery: the phenomenon known as the “drunken trees.” This puzzling effect, where tree trunks appear to lean and twist in living memory, offers a window into how environmental stress, soil composition, and climate…
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Nov 22 Episode Spotlight: The Mystery of the Drunken Trees and More
Introduction: A Night of Curious Science On November 22, listeners were treated to a fresh batch of curious science stories in the latest episode of Quirks & Quarks. Among the highlights was a deep dive into the mystery of the drunken trees, a natural phenomenon that has long puzzled researchers. The episode blends field reporting,…
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Nov 22: The Mystery of the Drunken Trees, and More from Quirks & Quarks
Drunken Trees: A Frothy Problem in the Boreal Forest The latest episode of Quirks & Quarks dives into a puzzling natural phenomenon that has long captured the imagination of scientists and casual listeners alike: the drunken trees. In boreal regions where permafrost blankets the soil, some trees lean and tilt in seemingly drunken arcs, even…